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Fuel Injector Replacement Left

Special Tools

    • EN-47909 Injector Bore and Sleeve Cleaning Kit
    • J-46594 Fuel Injector Puller

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the left side fuel injection fuel feed pipes. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement - Left Side .

  2. Object Number: 1732395  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fuel return hose clips (1).

  4. Object Number: 1732415  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the fuel return hose from the fuel injectors.

  6. Object Number: 1732433  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors from the fuel injector(s).

  8. Object Number: 1335618  Size: SH
  9. Remove the fuel injector bracket bolts.

  10. Object Number: 1866973  Size: SH
  11. Install the J-46594 (1) into the bolt hole in the fuel injector bracket.
  12. Install a flare nut wrench onto the J-46594 and pull back away from the fuel injector, until the injector releases from its seat.
  13. Remove the J-46594 .

  14. Object Number: 1335621  Size: SH
  15. Remove the fuel injectors and brackets.

  16. Object Number: 1335627  Size: SH
  17. If necessary, remove the fuel injector bracket pins.
  18. Remove and discard the copper washer from the fuel injector bore.
  19. Remove and discard the O-ring from the fuel injector.

Fuel Injector Cleaning and Inspection

Important: If reusing the old injectors perform the following:


    Object Number: 1336202  Size: SH
  1. Use a soft bristle non-metallic brush and Top Engine Cleaner, GM P/N 1052626 or equivalent, to remove any deposits from the nozzle tip (1) and the copper washer sealing area (2) before re-installation.
  2. Inspect the fuel injector nozzle tip (1) for any signs of discoloration (dark yellow, tan or blue) due to excessive heat.
  3. Replace the injector if any damage is found.

  4. Object Number: 1336212  Size: SH
  5. Clean the fuel injector high pressure line.
  6. Inspect the fuel injector line for excessive corrosion or damage to the sealing surfaces (1, 2). Replace the line if any damage is found.

Injector Bore Cleaning

Important: The procedure below will aid in the cleaning of carbon deposits from the injector sleeve during an injector replacement


    Object Number: 1335628  Size: SH
  1. Install the EN-47909-2 Radial Brush (brass), to the EN-47909-1 Handle Assembly.
  2. Insert the brush into the injector bore and rotate the handle in order to break loose any carbon deposits from the injector bore walls and the combustion deck hole.
  3. Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  4. Using compressed air, evacuate any debris from the injector bore.
  5. Remove the radial brush from the handle assembly.
  6. Install the EN-47909-3 Axial Brush (nylon), to the EN-47909-1.
  7. Insert the axial brush into the injector bore and rotate the handle while also applying a slight downward pressure, in order to force the brush ends into the bottom corners of the injector bore.
  8. Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  9. Using compressed air, evacuate any debris from the injector bore.
  10. Notice: Do not allow excessive amounts of solvent to go into the cylinder during cleaning. Failure to do so may cause engine damage upon startup.

  11. Lightly dampen EN-47909-20 Cotton Swab with Top Engine Cleaner, GM P/N 1052626 (Canadian P/N 993026) or equivalent, and wipe away any deposits from the injector bore.
  12. Inspect the injector bore for any deposits and repeat brushing if necessary.
  13. Caution: Keep hands and face clear of glow plug holes while cranking. Hot liquid or gases may be expelled during cranking.

    Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  14. If necessary, crank the engine in order to expel any solvent before starting the engine.
  15. 10.1. Remove the glow plugs. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1 and/or Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 2 .
    10.2. Disable the fuel system.
    10.3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    10.4. Crank the engine in order to expel any excessive solvent.
    10.5. Using the cotton swabs supplied with the kit, wipe the injector bore clean of any solvent and/or debris.
    10.6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the CKP sensor.
    10.7. Enable the fuel system.
    10.8. Reinstall the glow plugs. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1 and/or Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 2 .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install a NEW copper washer(s) to the fuel injector bore(s).
  2. Install a NEW O-ring onto the fuel injector(s).
  3. If necessary, install the fuel injector bracket pins.

  4. Object Number: 1335621  Size: SH
  5. Install the fuel injectors and brackets.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1335618  Size: SH
  7. Install the fuel injector bracket bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1732433  Size: SH
  9. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors to the fuel injector(s).

  10. Object Number: 1732415  Size: SH
  11. Connect the fuel return hose to the fuel injectors.

  12. Object Number: 1732395  Size: SH
  13. Install the fuel return hose clips (1).
  14. Install the left side fuel injection fuel feed pipes. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement - Left Side .
  15. If the fuel injectors were replaced, Refer to Fuel Injector Flow Rate Programming .
  16. Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming .
  17. Start the engine. If the engine stalls, repeat the above step.
  18. Once the engine starts, inspect for fuel leaks.

Fuel Injector Replacement Right

Special Tools

    • EN-47909 Injector Bore and Sleeve Cleaning Kit
    • J-46594 Fuel Injector Puller

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1866787  Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner . Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  4. Remove the glow plug control module. Refer to Glow Plug Control Module Replacement .
  5. Remove the right side fuel injection fuel feed pipes. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Remove the fuel injection fuel feed manifold side bolt (1).
  7. Reposition the fuel injection fuel feed manifold up out of the way.

  8. Object Number: 1732395  Size: SH
  9. Remove the fuel return hose clips (1).

  10. Object Number: 1732415  Size: SH
  11. Remove the fuel return hose from the injectors.

  12. Object Number: 1732433  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors from the fuel injector(s).

  14. Object Number: 1866599  Size: SH
  15. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the fuel rail fuel pressure sensor wiring harness electrical connector.

  16. Object Number: 1867027  Size: SH
  17. Unbolt and reposition the rear wiring harness brackets (1 and 2).

  18. Object Number: 1867028  Size: SH
  19. Remove the fuel pipe bracket bolts (1) and bracket (2).

  20. Object Number: 1866475  Size: SH
  21. Reposition the heater pipe to exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve cooler hose clamp (1).
  22. Remove the heater pipe bolts (2).
  23. Disconnect the heater pipe from the EGR cooler valve hose, and reposition the heater pipe out of the way.

  24. Object Number: 1335619  Size: SH
  25. Remove the fuel injector bracket bolts.

  26. Object Number: 1867030  Size: SH
  27. Install the J-46594 (1) into the bolt hole in the fuel injector bracket.
  28. Install a flare nut wrench onto the J-46594 and pull back away from the fuel injector, until the injector releases from its seat.
  29. Remove the J-46594 .

  30. Object Number: 1335625  Size: SH
  31. Remove the fuel injectors with brackets.

  32. Object Number: 1335628  Size: SH
  33. If necessary, remove the fuel injector bracket pins.
  34. Remove and discard the copper washer from the fuel injector bore.
  35. Remove and discard the O-ring from the fuel injector.

Fuel Injector Cleaning and Inspection

Important: If reusing the old injectors perform the following:


    Object Number: 1336202  Size: SH
  1. Use a soft bristle non-metallic brush and Top Engine Cleaner, GM P/N 1052626 or equivalent, to remove any deposits from the nozzle tip (1) and the copper washer sealing area (2) before re-installation.
  2. Inspect the fuel injector nozzle tip (1) for any signs of discoloration (dark yellow, tan or blue) due to excessive heat.
  3. Replace the injector if any damage is found.

  4. Object Number: 1336212  Size: SH
  5. Clean the fuel injector high pressure line.
  6. Inspect the fuel injector line for excessive corrosion or damage to the sealing surfaces (1, 2). Replace the line if any damage is found.

Injector Bore Cleaning

Important: The procedure below will aid in the cleaning of carbon deposits from the injector sleeve during an injector replacement


    Object Number: 1335628  Size: SH
  1. Install the EN-47909-2 Radial Brush (brass), to the EN-47909-1 Handle Assembly.
  2. Insert the brush into the injector bore and rotate the handle in order to break loose any carbon deposits from the injector bore walls and the combustion deck hole.
  3. Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  4. Using compressed air, evacuate any debris from the injector bore.
  5. Remove the radial brush from the handle assembly.
  6. Install the EN-47909-3 Axial Brush (nylon), to the EN-47909-1.
  7. Insert the axial brush into the injector bore and rotate the handle while also applying a slight downward pressure, in order to force the brush ends into the bottom corners of the injector bore.
  8. Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  9. Using compressed air, evacuate any debris from the injector bore.
  10. Notice: Do not allow excessive amounts of solvent to go into the cylinder during cleaning. Failure to do so may cause engine damage upon startup.

  11. Lightly dampen EN-47909-20 Cotton Swab with Top Engine Cleaner, GM P/N 1052626 (Canadian P/N 993026) or equivalent, and wipe away any deposits from the injector bore.
  12. Inspect the injector bore for any deposits and repeat brushing if necessary.
  13. Caution: Keep hands and face clear of glow plug holes while cranking. Hot liquid or gases may be expelled during cranking.

    Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  14. If necessary, crank the engine in order to expel any solvent before starting the engine.
  15. 10.1. Remove the glow plugs. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1 and/or Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 2 .
    10.2. Disable the fuel system.
    10.3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    10.4. Crank the engine in order to expel any excessive solvent.
    10.5. Using the cotton swabs supplied with the kit, wipe the injector bore clean of any solvent and/or debris.
    10.6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the CKP sensor.
    10.7. Enable the fuel system.
    10.8. Reinstall the glow plugs. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1 and/or Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 2 .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1335625  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW copper washer(s) to the fuel injector bore(s).
  2. Install a NEW O-ring onto the fuel injector(s).
  3. If necessary, install the fuel injector bracket pins.
  4. Install the fuel injectors with brackets.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1335619  Size: SH
  6. Install the fuel injector bracket bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1866475  Size: SH
  8. Position the heater pipe and connect the heater pipe to the EGR cooler valve hose.
  9. Install the heater pipe bolts (2).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Position the heater pipe to EGR valve cooler hose clamp (1).

  12. Object Number: 1867028  Size: SH
  13. Position the fuel pipe bracket (2) and install the bolts (1).
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1867027  Size: SH
  15. Position the rear wiring harness brackets (1 and 2) and install the bolts.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1866599  Size: SH
  17. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the fuel rail fuel pressure sensor wiring harness electrical connector.

  18. Object Number: 1732433  Size: SH
  19. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors to the fuel injector(s).

  20. Object Number: 1732415  Size: SH
  21. Install the fuel return hose to the injectors.

  22. Object Number: 1732395  Size: SH
  23. Install the fuel return hose clips (1).

  24. Object Number: 1866787  Size: SH
  25. Position the fuel injection fuel feed manifold to the fuel pipe bracket.
  26. Install the fuel injection fuel feed manifold side bolt (1).
  27. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  28. Install the right side fuel injection fuel feed pipes. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement - Right Side .
  29. Install the glow plug control module. Refer to Glow Plug Control Module Replacement .
  30. Install the air cleaner . Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  31. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  32. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  33. If the fuel injectors were replaced, Refer to Fuel Injector Flow Rate Programming
  34. Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming .
  35. Start the engine. If the engine stalls, repeat the above step.
  36. Once the engine starts, inspect for fuel leaks.