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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LS, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (ENGINE CONTROLS AND FUEL - 2.0L - INTRODUCTION (2 OF 2))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDIRECT FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LS, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LS, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Connector & Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Connector
    GM2035304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector.
  2. Remove the intake manifold assembly. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
    3. Fig 2: Fuel Injector Insulator
    GM1769947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the fuel injector insulator.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Engine Wiring Harness & High Pressure Fuel Pump
    GM2035275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Relieve the high side fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027)  or Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) .
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the high pressure fuel pump.
  6. Remove the engine wiring harness clip (3) from the high pressure fuel pump cover.
  7. Remove the fuel feed intermediate pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement .
    8. Fig 4: Fuel Rail Bolts
    GM1829953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connectors from the fuel injectors.
  9. Remove the fuel rail bolts (1).
    10. IMPORTANT: Carefully remove the fuel rail. The fuel injectors may come out of the cylinder head with the fuel rail.
  10. Carefully remove the fuel rail (2).
    11. Fig 5: Direct Fuel Injector Hold Down Clamps
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  11. Remove and discard the direct fuel injector hold down clamps.
    12. Fig 6: Direct Fuel Injectors
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  12. Remove the direct fuel injectors.
    13. Fig 7: Using J 2619-01 & J-37281-A
    GM1769952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If necessary, use the J 2619-01  and the J-37281-A  in order to remove the direct fuel injector(s). See Special Tools .
    14. Fig 8: Fuel Injector
    GM1829979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove and discard the upper O-ring seal (1) and plastic spacer (2) from the injector(s).
  15. Carefully remove and discard the lower nylon seal (4) from the injector(s).
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