GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Remove the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charged Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes Replacement.
  3. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement.
  4. Remove the EGR bracket at front of engine.
  5. Remove the fuel line/wire harness bracket bolts left front side of engine and position out of way.
  6. Remove the fuel rail bracket bolt under the air cleaner snorkel.
  7. Remove the pipe bracket bolt and bracket at front of the engine.

  8. Object Number: 1731609  Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 fuel pipe bracket bolts.
  10. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe fittings from the left fuel rail.
  11. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the right fuel rail.
  12. Remove the right fuel rail fuel feed pipe.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1731609  Size: SH
  1. Install the right fuel rail fuel feed pipe.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Connect the fuel feed pipe fittings to the left fuel rail and tighten to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).
  4. Connect the fuel feed pipe to the right fuel rail and tighten to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).
  5. Install the 2 fuel pipe bracket bolts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  6. Install the fuel pipe bracket bolt and bracket at front of engine.
  7. Install the fuel rail bracket bolt under the air snorkel.
  8. Position back the fuel line/wire harness at the left front side of the engine and install the bolts.
  9. Install the EGR bracket at the front of engine.
  10. Install the EGR valve. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement.
  11. Install the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charged Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes Replacement.
  12. Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming.
  13. Start the engine.
  14. If the engine does not start, repeat the above step.

  15. Inspect the fuel system for fuel leaks.
  16. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.