Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
High pressure fuel feed pipes are one time use only. ALWAYS install a NEW high pressure fuel feed pipe if the pipe is removed OR the fittings are loosened.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027 - LY7) or Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027 - LY7) or Fuel Pressure Relief (With High Pressure Pump - LLT) .
- Remove the fuel pipe shield. Refer to Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement (LLT) .
- Remove and DISCARD the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (LLT) .
- Remove and DISCARD the fuel feed intermediate pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement (LLT) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel pump
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CAUTION: Alternately loosen the fuel pump bolts one turn at a time until the pump is fully disengaged from fuel pump lifter follower. Trying to remove the pump bolts without even side-to-side loosening may result in pump plunger damage
Remove and DISCARD the fuel pump bolts (1).
NOTE: Ensure that during removal of the fuel pump that the valve lifter follower does NOT fall apart. - Remove the fuel pump (2).
- Remove and DISCARD the fuel pump housing seal (3).
- Remove and DISCARD the fuel pump bracket gasket (4).NOTE:
- The valve lifter follower MAY remain in the cylinder head bore after removing the fuel pump.
- If the valve lifter follower does NOT pull out of the cylinder head bore with the fuel pump, then remove it afterwards.
- Remove the vlave lifter follower (5).