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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
  2. Remove Intake Manifold Cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
  3. Remove Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement - Fuel Injection Pump to Fuel Rail 
  4. Fig 1: Electrical Connectors And Retainers
    GM4328728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors:
    1. Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve Actuator (1)
    2. Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor (2)
    3. Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor (3)
    4. Fuel Pressure Regulator (4)
    5. Exhaust Temperature Sensor - Position 1 (5)
    6. Glow Plugs (7) (Qty: 4)
  6. Unclip Wiring Harness Retainers (6, 8) (Qty: 4)
  7. Fig 2: Diesel Fuel Separator And Components
    GM4328727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Disconnect Fuel Return Front Pipe (1) @ Diesel Fuel Separator (2). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  9. Close all open connections with the suitable closure plugs.
  10. Disengage Diesel Fuel Separator Hose Clamp (5)
  11. Disconnect Diesel Fuel Separator Hose (4) @ Fuel Rail
  12. Remove and DISCARD Clamp (6)
  13. Disconnect Fuel Return Hose (7) @ Diesel Fuel Separator (2)
  14. Remove Diesel Fuel Separator Bolt (3)
  15. Fig 3: Engine Wiring Harness Conduit Bolts
    GM4199253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove Engine Wiring Harness Conduit Bolts (1) (Qty: 3)
  17. Fig 4: Diesel Fuel Separator And Fuel Injection Pump
    GM4328729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Disconnect Diesel Fuel Separator (2) @ Fuel Injection Pump (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  19. Close all open connections with the suitable closure plugs.
  20. Fig 5: Diesel Fuel Separator
    GM4328730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove the diesel fuel separator (1) by rotating clockwise while pulling up the diesel fuel separator.