Removal Procedure
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- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L) or Generator Replacement (6.6L) or Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) .
- Remove the intake manifold tube. Refer to Intake Manifold Tube Replacement .
- Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LU3) or Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LMM) .
- Unbolt and reposition the air conditioning (A/C) compressor (with the hoses attached) to the right side of the engine compartment. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LLY/LMM) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LU3) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY2, LY5, LH6, L76, L92 and LMG) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (HP2) .
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connectors (1) and reposition the harness branches.
- Disconnect the wiring harness extension electrical connector (1) from the fuel pressure regulator.
- Reposition the fuel hose clamp (2) at the fuel injection fuel feed manifold.
- Reposition the fuel hose clamp (3) at the fuel injection pump.
- Remove the fuel hose (4) from the fuel injection fuel feed manifold and injection pump.
- Clean the fuel pressure regulator and high pressure injection pump thoroughly with solvent, such as GM P/N 12377981 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent.
- Using compressed air, thoroughly blow dry the regulator and pump.
- Remove the 3 fuel pressure regulator screws (1) using a T25 TORX®.
- Remove the fuel pressure regulator (2).
- If dirt or debris is found in the bore or seating surfaces of the fuel injection pump, perform the following:
- Place a clean rag over the bore on order to collect the excess fuel.
- Bump the engine over in order to flush any debris out of the regulator bore.