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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE 2WD V8-5.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS92. FUEL RAIL AND INJECTORS INSTALLATION
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L
92. Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3LSECTION 92. 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. Install the fuel rail assembly (510) to the manifold. Push firmly on both sides of the rail until all the injectors have entered their bores.
5. 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).
6. Install the fuel rail bolts (511) and tighten to 10 Nm(89 lb in).
7. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve (730) and tubes (729, 735).
8. Install the fuel rail stop bracket and bolt and tighten to 50 Nm(37 lb ft).
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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.