2000 Saturn SLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Rail Assembly (DOHC): Removal

NOTE: When servicing the fuel rail assembly, be careful to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the fuel passages. Fittings should be capped and holes plugged during servicing. Before removal, the fuel rail may be cleaned with a spray type engine cleaner such as AC Delco X-30 (or equivalent) following package instructions. Do not soak rails in liquid cleaning solvent.
  1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove air intake tube and fresh air tube.
  3. Remove throttle cable.
  4. Remove power steering support bracket.
  5. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to RELIEVING FUEL PRESSURE .
    Fig 1: Relieving Fuel Pressure
    G01068243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove attachment nut (10 mm hex) holding fuel feed line clip to intake manifold brace.
    Fig 2: Fuel Feed Line Clip To Intake Manifold Brace
    G01068244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the fuel supply line by compressing the two plastic retainer tabs and pulling on the fuel supply line. Remove and discard the plastic retainer.
  8. Disconnect injector electrical connectors.
    1. Pull pop up CPA. It is not necessary to remove CPA from connector.
    2. Squeeze connector at CPA.
    3. Pull to remove.
      Fig 3: Injector Electrical Connectors
      G01068245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove fuel rail assembly attachment bolts.
    Fig 4: Fuel Rail Assembly Attachment Bolts
    G01068246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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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.

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