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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: When ordering new fuel injectors, be sure to order the correct injector for the application being serviced.

The fuel injector (1) is stamped with a part number identification (2). A 4-digit build date code (3) indicates the month (4), day (5), year (6), and shift (7) that built the injector.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Injector ID Number
GM351196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the NEW injector O-ring seals (2, 4) with clean engine oil.
    Fig 2: View Of Fuel Injector, Clip & O-Rings
    GM351185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the NEW injector O-ring seals onto the injector.
  3. Install a NEW retaining clip (1) on the injector.
  4. Push the fuel injector (5) into the fuel rail with the electrical connector facing outwards. The retaining clip (4) locks onto a flange on the fuel rail injector socket.
  5. Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .