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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

The noise cancelling foam component MUST be replaced if it has been exposed to engine fluids. Failure to replace the noise cancelling foam component that has been exposed to engine fluids may result in an engine fire resulting in catastrophic engine damage, and possible injury or death.

WARNING:

Fuel/gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.

WARNING:

Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

NOTE:

High pressure fuel feed pipes are one time use only. ALWAYS install a NEW high pressure fuel feed pipe if the pipe is removed OR the fittings are loosened.

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Remove Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Noise Shield. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Noise Shield Replacement 
  3. Remove and DISCARD Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement 
  4. Fig 1: Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Wiring Harness And Electrical Connector
    GM4299093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect Electrical Connector (1) @ Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Wiring Harness (2)
  6. Fig 2: Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fasteners
    GM4300623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fasteners (1) (Qty: 3)
  8. Fig 3: Injector Rail Assembly Remover And Fuel Injection Fuel Rail
    GM4309787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The EN-49248  remover hooks MUST be properly seated on the underside of the fuel injection fuel rail.

  9. Install the EN-49248  remover components (1) and slowly work the fuel injection fuel rail (2) upwards in small, even increments.
  10. Once the fuel injection fuel rail (2) is free, remove the EN-49248  remover components (1).
  11. NOTE:

    Whenever ANY fuel injector is removed from the cylinder head or the fuel injection fuel rail, the fuel injector MUST be rebuilt.

  12. Rebuild ALL of the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection
  13. Transfer components as necessary.