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Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2009 🢒 I-290 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.9L 🢒 Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1769623 Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
  2. Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (1) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

    3. Object Number: 1352026 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge tube from the throttle body control module (2) and the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  4. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1764574 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the fuel injector harness electrical connector (1).
  6. Before removal, clean the fuel rail assembly and the cylinder head with a spray type engine cleaner, GM X-30A or equivalent, if necessary. Follow the package instructions. Do not soak the fuel rail in liquid cleaning solvent.

    7. Object Number: 1766578 Size: SH
  7. Remove the fuel rail bolts.

    8. Caution: 

       • Remove the fuel rail assembly carefully in order to prevent damage to the injector electrical connector terminals and the injector spray tips. Support the fuel rail after the fuel rail is removed in order to avoid damaging the fuel rail components.
       • Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering open pipes and passages.

  8. Remove the fuel rail from the cylinder head.

    9. Object Number: 1770712 Size: SH
  9. Remove and discard the fuel injector lower O-ring seals from each fuel injector.
  10. If the fuel rail is not being replaced, proceed to the Installation Procedure.

Disassembly Procedure

    Object Number: 1770711 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel injector harness clips from the fuel rail and remove the harness (1).
  2. Remove the fuel injector retainers (2).
  3. Remove the fuel injectors (4).
  4. Remove the fuel injector upper O-ring seals (5) from the injectors.

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 1770711 Size: SH
  1. Lightly lubricate the NEW upper O-ring seals (5) with mineral oil GM P/N 9981704.
  2. Install the NEW upper O-ring seals (5) onto the fuel injectors.
  3. Install the fuel injectors (4).
  4. Install the fuel injector retainers (2).
  5. Position the harness (1) and install the fuel injector harness clips to the fuel rail.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1770712 Size: SH
  1. Lightly lubricate the NEW lower O-ring seals with mineral oil GM P/N 9981704.
  2. Install the NEW O-ring seals onto the tip of each injector.

    3. Object Number: 1766578 Size: SH
  3. Position the fuel rail to the cylinder head, insert the spray tip ends of the fuel injectors into the cylinder head.
  4. Push in the fuel rail until the rail is properly seated.

    5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the fuel rail bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1764574 Size: SH
  6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the fuel injector harness electrical connector (1).
  7. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.

    8. Object Number: 1352026 Size: SH
  8. Connect the EVAP purge tube to the throttle body control module (2) and the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

    9. Object Number: 1769623 Size: SH
  9. Connect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (1) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  10. Inspect for leaks.
    11. 10.1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
    10.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    10.3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    10.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.