Installation Procedure
- If the fuel rail was replaced, lubricate the threads and sealing cone of the NEW fuel rail with silicon free engine oil GM P/N 12345610 (Canadian P/N 993193) or equivalent.
- Lubricate the threads and sealing cone of the sensor with silicon free engine oil GM P/N 12345610 (Canadian P/N 993193) or equivalent.
- Install the fuel injection fuel rail fuel pressure sensor and tighten to 33 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Install the fuel injector wiring harness.
- Place the fuel rail (2) into position.
- 9. Install the fuel rail with injectors into the cylinder head evenly.
- Install the 2 outer fuel rail bolts (1) first hand tight, and then install the remaining 2 bolts, hand tight.
- Connect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connectors to the fuel injectors.
- Tighten the fuel rail bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the bolts a first pass to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts a final pass to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Ensure that the high pressure fuel pump, and fuel rail fittings are clean prior to assembly.
- Lubricate the high pressure fuel pump, and the fuel rail fittings with silicon free engine oil GM P/N 12345610 (Canadian P/N 993193) or equivalent.
- Install a NEW high pressure fuel pipe.
- Tighten the NEW high pressure fuel pipe fitting to the fuel rail hand tight.
- Tighten the NEW high pressure fuel pipe fitting to the fuel pump hand tight to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Install the high pressure fuel pump insulator.
- Install the engine wiring harness clip to the high pressure fuel pump cover.
- Install the high pressure fuel pump cover.
- Install the high pressure fuel pump cover bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the high pressure fuel pump.
- Install the fuel injector insulator.
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector.
- Inspect for leaks using the following procedure:
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
- Turn OFF the ignition, for 10 seconds.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
- Install the low side fuel pressure service port cap.
- Tighten the fuel fill cap.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Applying force to the plastic housing of the sensor will destroy the sensor. To tighten or loosen, only apply force to the attached hexagon.