Removal Procedure
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An 8-digit identification number is located on the fuel rail. Refer to this identification number when servicing or when part replacement is required.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Remove the engine wiring harness bracket nut (1).
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the generator.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (2).
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil main electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (3) from the fuel injectors, perform the following:
- Mark the connectors to their corresponding injectors to ensure correct reassembly.
- Pull the CPA retainer on the connector up 1 click.
- Push the tab on the connector in.
- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector.
- Remove the CPA retainer (2).
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil main electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the electronic throttle control.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (7) from the fuel injectors, perform the following:
- Mark the connectors to their corresponding injectors to ensure correct reassembly.
- Pull the CPA retainer on the connector up 1 click.
- Push the tab on the connector in.
- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (4) from the generator battery jumper cable.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (6) from the ignition coil bracket stud.
- Remove the negative battery cable stud (1) from the right cylinder head.
- Remove the negative battery cable terminal (2) and engine wiring harness ground terminal (3) from the cylinder head.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip bolt (3) from the generator bracket.
- Gather the branches of the engine wiring harness and reposition the aside.
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
- Disconnect the chassis fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting from the fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting Service - Metal Collar .
- Disconnect the EVAP tube quick connect fitting at the intake manifold. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting Service - Plastic Collar .
- Disengage the retainer securing the EVAP canister purge solenoid to the fuel rail.
- Remove the EVAP tube and purge solenoid.
- Remove the fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly carefully in order to prevent damage to the injector electrical connector terminals and the injector spray tips. Support the fuel rail after the fuel rail is removed in order to avoid damaging the fuel rail components.
- Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering open pipes and passages.
- Before removal, clean the fuel rail with a spray type engine cleaner, such as GM X-30A or equivalent, if necessary. Follow the package instructions. Do not soak the fuel rail in liquid cleaning solvent.
- Lift evenly on both sides of the fuel rail until all injectors are removed from their bores.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly.
- Remove the fuel injector retainers (1).
- Remove the fuel injectors (3) from the fuel rail.
- Remove and discard the fuel injector upper and lower O-ring seals (2 and 4).
- Remove the fuel rail crossover pipe retainer screws (2).
- Remove the fuel rail crossover pipe retainers (3).
- Remove the fuel rail crossover pipe (1) from the fuel rails.
- Remove and discard the fuel rail crossover pipe O-ring seals (4).
- Replace the left and/or right fuel rail as required.
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