Fuel Rail: Service and Repair

FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: An 8-digit identification number (1) is located on the fuel rail. Refer to this identification number when servicing or when part replacement is required.




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Remove the wire harness bracket nut (2).
3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid electrical connector (1).
4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (3).




5. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (1)
- Knock sensor (2)
6. Remove the knock sensor harness connector from the intake manifold.




7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) lock.
8. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from both sides of the engine:
- Main coil (2)
- Fuel injectors
9. Remove the harness clips from the fuel rail (1).
10. Reposition the engine wire harness aside.




11. Perform the following steps in order to disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
1. Mark the connectors to their corresponding injectors to ensure correct reassembly.
2. Pull the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (2) on the connector up 1 click.
3. Push the tab (1) on the connector in.
4. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector.
5. Repeat the steps for each injector electrical connector.




12. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.




13. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1) from the fuel rail.




14. Loosen the crossover tube-to-right fuel rail bolt.
15. Remove the fuel rail bolts.
16. Remove the fuel rail.

NOTE:
- 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.

IMPORTANT: Before removal, clean the fuel rail with a spray type engine cleaner, such as GM X-30A or equivalent, if necessary. Follow the package instructions. Do not soak the fuel rail in liquid cleaning solvent.




17. Remove the fuel injector lower O-ring seal (4) from each injector, if necessary.
18. Discard the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Lubricate NEW fuel injector lower O-ring seals (4) with clean engine oil.
2. Install the NEW O-ring seals (4) onto each injector, if necessary.




3. Install the fuel rail.
4. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) band of threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian PN 10953489), or equivalent to the threads of the fuel rail bolts.

NOTE: Refer to the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the fuel rail bolts.

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




6. Connect the fuel feed pipe (1) to the fuel rail.




7. Install the PCV hose.




8. Perform the following steps in order to connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
1. Install the connectors to their corresponding injectors to ensure correct reassembly.
2. Connect the fuel injector electrical connector.
3. Push the CPA retainer (2) on the connector in 1 click.
4. Repeat the steps for each injector electrical connector.




9. Position the engine wire harness.
10. Connect the following electrical connectors to both sides of the engine:
- Main coil (2)
- Fuel injectors
11. Install the harness clips to the fuel rail (1).
12. Install the CPA retainers.




13. Connect the following electrical connectors:
- MAP sensor (1)
- Knock sensor (2)
14. Install the knock sensor harness connector to the intake manifold.




15. Connect the EVAP purge solenoid electrical connector (1).
16. Connect the generator electrical connector (3).
17. Install the wire harness bracket nut (2).

Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

18. Tighten the fuel fill cap.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
20. Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
0. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
3. Inspect for fuel leaks.