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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Upper in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LP1).
  3. Fig 1: View Of Quick-Connect Fitting Retainer
    GM1348200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the fuel pipe retaining clip.
  5. Fig 2: Top Of Engine View
    GM1348201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2) from the fuel injector rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  7. CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Use compressed air in order to remove debris from the area where the fuel injectors enter the intake manifold.
  9. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Rail Bolts
    GM1285194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the fuel rail bolts.
  11. NOTE:
    • 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.
  12. Remove the fuel rail with the fuel injectors.
  13. Fig 4: Locating Fuel Injector Electrical Connector Lock
    GM1285196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disengage the fuel injector electrical connector lock using the given sequence.
  15. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
    GM1285198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector.
  17. Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Injector Retainer Clip
    GM1285199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the fuel injector retainer clip.
  19. Fig 7: Locating Fuel Injector
    GM1285197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the fuel injector.
  21. Remove and discard the fuel injector seals.