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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2016ACADIA SLT, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROLS AND FUEL - 3.6L (LLT) - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - BANK 1 (LLT)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2016 GMC Acadia SLT, FWD
Removal Procedure
2016 GMC Acadia SLT, FWDSECTION Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Fuel Pressure Relief (High Side) .
- Remove the fuel pipe shield. Refer to Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement .
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Remove the high pressure fuel pipe. Discard the pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement (LLT) .
- Remove the fuel rail crossover pipe. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Replacement (LLT) . Discard the pipe.
- Remove the bank 2 fuel injection rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 2 (LLT) .
- Remove the fuel injection fuel rail noise shield from the fuel rails.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector and cut the wire harness tie straps.
- Remove the fuel rail bolts (2) from both rails, for clearance purposes.
- Remove the fuel pressure sensor (1). Refer to Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement - Fuel Injection Fuel Rail .
- Remove the fuel rail from the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the direct fuel injector hold down clamps.
- Once the fuel rail is removed, remove the fuel injectors and rebuild them. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement (LLT) .
NOTE:
The direct fuel injectors must be rebuilt whenever the injector has been released from the fuel rail or cylinder head.
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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.