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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Diesel/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Remove the oil fill cap.
  4. GM5432171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  5. Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (2).
  6. GM5432174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove

  7. GM5404330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove

  8. Intake Manifold Cover Insulator (2) - Remove
  9. GM5129475Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Feed Pipe (1) @ Fuel Pump - Disconnect - Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 

  10. GM5457059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect as necessary

  11. GM5457857Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Upper Intake Manifold Cover Nut (1) - Remove [2x]

  12. Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Clip (2) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (3) - Remove
  13. GM5457786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Upper Intake Manifold Cover Nut (1) - Remove [2x]

  14. Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
  15. GM5478561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Pump Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  16. Fuel Pump Shield Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  17. Fuel Injection Pump Bracket (3) - Remove
  18. GM5478583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    The noise cancelling foam component MUST be replaced if it has been exposed to engine fluids. Failure to replace the noise canceling 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.

    Fuel Pump Insulator (1) - Remove

  19. GM5404598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Nut @ Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe (1) - Loosen [2x]

  20. GM5404599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove

  21. Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  22. Electrical Connector @ Fuel Pump - Disconnect
  23. GM5003980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Alternately loosen the fuel pump bolts one turn at a time until the pump is fully disengaged from fuel pump lifter follower. Trying to remove the pump bolts without even side-to-side loosening may result in pump plunger damage

    Fuel Pump Stud (1) - Remove [2x]

  24. Fuel Pump (2) - Remove
  25. Fuel Pump Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
  26. Valve Lifter Follower (4) - Remove