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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 276 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - HYBRID (LZ1) - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Fuel Rail & Components

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Lubricate the NEW fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
Install the NEW fuel injector upper and lower O-ring seals (2 and 4) onto the injectors.
Install the fuel injectors (3) into the fuel rails.
Install the fuel injector retainers (1).

Fig 2: View Of Fuel Rail & Bolts

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Ensure the fuel injector lower O-ring seals are adequately lubricated, if not lubricate the fuel injector lower O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
Position the fuel rail onto the intake manifold.
Firmly push down on both the centers of the left and right fuel rails, until the rails are fully seated against the intake manifold.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

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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.