Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield cover. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Disconnect the front ignition coil module engine harness electrical connector (3).
- Disconnect the front fuel injectors engine harness electrical connectors (1).
- Disconnect the rear ignition coil module engine harness electrical connector (4).
- Disconnect the rear fuel injectors engine harness electrical connectors (3).
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) foul air tube quick connect fitting from the right camshaft cover. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the PCV fresh air tube quick connect fitting from the camshaft cover. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line (1) quick connect fitting at the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Reposition the radiator surge tank inlet hose/pipe clamp at the surge tank.
- Remove the surge tank inlet hose/pipe from the surge tank.
- Reposition the radiator surge tank inlet hose/pipe clamp at the engine.
- Remove the surge tank inlet hose/pipe from the engine fitting.
- Remove the 2 pushnuts securing the surge tank inlet hose/pipe to the fuel rail studs.
- Remove the surge tank inlet hose/pipe from the fuel rail studs.
- Remove the engine harness retainer from the fuel rail stud.
- Remove the coolant heater cord tabs from the fuel rail studs, if equipped.
- Remove the fuel rail bracket nut at the rear left lift bracket.
- Remove the fuel rail studs.
- Remove the fuel rail.
- Loosen the plenum duct clamp screw (1) at the water pump housing.
- Remove intake manifold bolts.
- Position the power steering aside. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the PCV foul air tube quick connect fitting at the intake manifold. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the PCV foul air tube from the retaining features on the intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the old seals.
- Clean and inspect the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .