Low Pressure Lock-Off Solenoid: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Savana and 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEMS. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the engine cover. See ENGINE COVER under MISCELLANEOUS.
- Disconnect the Low Pressure Lock-off (LPL) solenoid electrical connector. Remove the LPL solenoid coil retaining nut (1). SeeFig 1. Remove the LPL solenoid coil (2). Remove the LPL solenoid core tube (3).
- Disconnect the fuel inlet line (8) and discard the copper sealing washer. See Figure. Disconnect the fuel crossover line (7) and discard the copper sealing washer.
- Remove the LPL solenoid housing mounting screws (1). See Figure. Remove the LPL solenoid housing from the fuel rail (5) and discard the "O" ring (12).
NOTE:
Before removal, clean the fuel rail assemblies with a spray type engine cleaner, GM X-30A or equivalent, if necessary. Follow the package instructions. DO NOT soak fuel rails in liquid cleaning solvent.
CAUTION:
DO NOT perform the following steps unless replacement of the LPL solenoid housing is required.