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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  3. Use a back up wrench on the fuel rail and disconnect the fuel supply pipe.
  4. Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors.
  5. Remove the fuel rail attaching studs.
    6. IMPORTANT: Use care when removing the fuel rail assembly in order to prevent damage to the fuel injectors electrical connector terminals and spray tips.
  6. Remove the fuel rail using the following procedure:
    1. Pull the fuel rail back and upward to remove the fuel injectors from the cylinder head ports.
    2. Rotate the fuel rail in order to position the injectors downward.
    3. Remove the fuel rail.
    7. Fig 1: View Of Fuel Rail
    GM854296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement .
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