Removal (LS 3.9L)
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- Ensure ignition switch is turned to OFF position. Remove pin-type retainers and remove engine appearance cover. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect vacuum hose from fuel pressure sensor at jumper connection, not at sensor.
- Disconnect fuel pressure sensor electrical connector. Remove fuel supply line. See FUEL LINE CONNECTOR . Remove engine appearance cover bracket. Disconnect 8 fuel injector electrical connectors. Remove throttle body heater return hose from retaining clip and position aside. Disconnect camshaft sensor harness connector.
- Squeeze tabs on air assist hose fittings by hand and pull straight back to disconnect air assist hose from both sides of intake manifold. Remove 4 fuel injection supply manifold bolts. Remove fuel injection supply manifold and fuel injectors as a unit. Remove clips retaining fuel injectors, remove fuel injectors and discard "O" rings.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use tools to remove air assist hose or damage to air assist hose fittings may occur.