84. Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation

Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation




Warning: Refer to Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Installation Warning (Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Installation Warning).


Note: DO NOT use the fuel injector O-ring seals again. Install NEW fuel injector O-ring seals during assembly.

1. Lubricate the NEW fuel injector O-ring seals (532, 534) with clean engine oil.
2. Install the O-ring seals to the fuel injectors.
3. Install the fuel injectors (533) and retainers (521).




4. Note the installed location of the fuel rail ground strap (557).




5. Install the fuel rail assembly (510) to the manifold. Push firmly on both sides of the rail until all injectors have entered their bores.
6. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) band of threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, to the threads of the fuel rail bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Specifications).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Install the fuel rail bolts (511) and ground strap (557) and tighten the fuel rail bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




8. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve (730), bracket (741), and tube (729).