Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (V6) or Generator Replacement (V8) or Generator Replacement (6.6L) .
- Remove the engine harness retainer nut (1).
- Remove the engine harness retainer from the stud and locator pin.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (1).
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil harness electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors (3) from the left side fuel injectors.
- Remove the engine harness clip (4) from the ignition coil bracket stud.
- Remove the CPA retainer (2).
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil harness electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the throttle actuator.
- Remove the engine harness clip (4) from the generator battery jumper cable.
- Remove the engine harness clip (6) from the ignition coil bracket stud.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors (7) from the right side fuel injectors.
- Remove the engine harness clip (1) bolt (3).
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
- Gather the engine harness branches and tie the harness up out of the way to the cowl panel.
- Reposition the brake booster vacuum hose clamp at the booster.
- Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the booster fitting.
- Secure the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the EVAP canister purge tube (1) quick connect fitting from the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the intake manifold fitting.
- Position the hose out of the way.
- Loosen the intake manifold bolts (512).
- Remove the intake manifold (500).
- Cover the cylinder head passages in order to prevent dirt or debris from entering the passages.
- Remove and discard the intake manifold gaskets (514).
- If replacing the intake manifold, perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 21 of the installation procedure.
- Place the intake manifold on a clean work surface.
- Reposition the brake booster vacuum hose clamp at the intake manifold.
- Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold nipple.
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover nut.
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover.
- Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor retainer.
- Remove the MAP sensor.
- Disconnect the EVAP tube quick connect fitting at the intake manifold. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disengage the retainer securing the EVAP canister purge solenoid to the fuel rail.
- Remove the EVAP tube and purge solenoid.
- Remove the throttle body bolts/nuts.
- Remove the throttle body.
- Remove and discard the throttle body gasket.
- Remove the fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail.
- Remove and discard the fuel injector lower O-ring seals.
- Remove the brake booster vacuum hose nipple.
NOTE:
The aid of an assistant may be helpful in holding the engine harness up out of the way so the upper intake manifold cover does not get caught against the engine harness.
NOTE:
Lift evenly on both sides of the fuel rail until all injectors are removed from their bores.
NOTE:
Evenly push in the RED collar in order to remove the nipple.