Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Use care when servicing the fuel system components, especially the fuel injector electrical connectors, the fuel injector tips, and the injector O-rings. Plug the inlet and the outlet ports of the fuel rail in order to prevent contamination.
- Do not use compressed air to clean the fuel rail assembly as this may damage the fuel rail components.
- Do not immerse the fuel rail assembly in a solvent bath in order to prevent damage to the fuel rail assembly.
- Install NEW fuel injector O-ring seals onto the spray tip end of each injector, if the fuel rail was removed for other purposes.
- Install the fuel rail (1).
- Install the fuel rail bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Align the bracket pin to the hole in the lower intake manifold.
- Install the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector bracket bolt to the intake manifold.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).
- Connect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector to the CMP sensor.
- Connect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector to the ECT sensor.
- Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Connect the chassis fuel feed line quick connect fitting (2) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Inspect for leaks.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 10 seconds.
- Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
- Turn ON the ignition for 10 seconds.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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RENDER: 1.0x
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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.