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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987HI-CUBE 6.2 J, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 32 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL)FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE)THROTTLE BODY INJECTOR (TBI)REMOVAL
1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 400/M40
Throttle Body Injector (TBI): Removal
1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 400/M40SECTION Removal
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- Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (TBI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE). Remove throttle body cover, leaving cover gasket in place. Using screwdriver and fulcrum, pry injector out. See Figure. Remove small "O" ring from nozzle end of injector.
- Carefully rotate injector fuel filter back and forth to remove fuel filter from base of injector. Remove and discard throttle body cover gasket. Remove large "O" ring and steel back-up washer from top counterbore of throttle body injector cavity.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.