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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Rail & Related Components
    GM705539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use care in removing the fuel injectors in order to prevent damage to the fuel injector electrical connector pins or the fuel injector nozzles. Do not immerse the fuel injector in any type of cleaner. The fuel injector is an electrical component and may be damaged by this cleaning method.

    IMPORTANT:

    The engine oil may be contaminated with fuel if the fuel injectors are leaking.

  1. Remove the fuel rail assembly. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the injector retainer clip (4).
  3. Remove the injector from the fuel rail pod.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Injector, Clip & O-Rings
    GM351185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Discard the injector retainer clip (1).
  6. Remove the injector O-ring seals (2, 4) from both ends of the injector. Discard the O-ring seals.