GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: Use care in removing the fuel injectors in order to prevent damage to the fuel injector electrical connector pins or the fuel injector nozzles. Do not immerse the fuel injector in any type of cleaner. The fuel injector is an electrical component and may be damaged by this cleaning method.

Important: If the fuel injectors are found to be leaking, the engine oil may be contaminated with fuel.


    Object Number: 1683403  Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement.
  2. Remove the fuel injector retainer (1).
  3. Remove the fuel injector (3) from the fuel rail.
  4. Remove the fuel injector upper O-ring (2).
  5. Remove the fuel injector lower O-ring (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1683403  Size: SH

    Important: The fuel injector assembly is stamped with a part number identification. Be sure to use the correct part number when ordering replacement fuel injectors.

  1. Lubricate the NEW fuel injector O-rings with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the NEW fuel injector upper O-ring (2).
  3. Install the NEW fuel injector lower O-ring (4).
  4. Install the fuel injector (3) to the fuel rail.
  5. Install the fuel injector retainer (1).
  6. Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement.