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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of A/C Compressor & Bolts
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  1. Remove the air intake pipe. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) compressor clutch electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the A/C cut out switch electrical connector.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor bolts.
  6. Move the A/C compressor with the hoses attached to the right side of the engine compartment.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Main Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
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  8. Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  9. Disconnect both main harness electrical connectors.
  10. Fig 3: View Of Engine-To-Chassis Harness Connector & Bracket Bolts
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  11. Remove both main harness electrical connector to bracket bolts (1).
  12. Remove the main harnesses from the bracket.
  13. Fig 4: ECT Sensor Electrical Connector
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  14. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector (1).
  15. Fig 5: BARO Sensor Electrical Connector
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  16. Disconnect the barometric pressure (BARO) sensor electrical connector (1).
  17. Fig 6: Glow Plug Relay Electrical Connectors
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  18. Disconnect the glow plug relay electrical connectors (1, 2, 3).
  19. Fig 7: Fuel Rail Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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  20. Disconnect the fuel rail temperature sensor electrical connector (1).
  21. Fig 8: Left Front Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
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  22. Disconnect the left front fuel injector electrical connector (1).
  23. Fig 9: Left Rear Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
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  24. Disconnect the left rear fuel injector electrical connector (1).
  25. Fig 10: Fuel Pressure Regulator Electrical Connector
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  26. Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator electrical connector (1).
  27. Fig 11: Oil Level Electrical Connector
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  28. Disconnect the oil level sensor harness electrical connector (1).
  29. Fig 12: View Of Crankcase Ventilation Hoses At Valve Rocker Arm Covers
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  30. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from both valve covers.
  31. Fig 13: Injection Pump Inlet Hose At Fuel Feed Distribution Block
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  32. Reposition the injection pump inlet clamp.
  33. Remove the injection pump inlet hose from the fuel feed distribution (leak-off) block. Reposition the hose.
  34. Fig 14: Fuel Pressure Regulator Screws
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  35. Clean the fuel pressure regulator and high pressure injection pump thoroughly with solvent, such as GM P/N 12377981 (Canadian P/N 10953463), or equivalent.
  36. Using compressed air, thoroughly blow dry the regulator and pump.
  37. Remove the 3 fuel pressure regulator screws (1) using a T25 TORX®.
  38. Fig 15: Fuel Pressure Regulator
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    IMPORTANT:

    DO NOT use compressed air to remove debris while the fuel pressure regulator is removed.

  39. Remove the fuel pressure regulator (1).
  40. If dirt or debris is found in the bore or seating surfaces of the fuel injection pump, perform the following:
    • Place a clean rag over the pump bore in order to collect the excess fuel.
    • Bump the engine over in order to flush any debris out of the regulator bore.