Corvette V8-6.2L SC (2009)
Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair
Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment
Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment
Special Tools
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J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gage
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J 37088-A Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service Precautions).
Caution:
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Do not repair the fuel feed or return pipes.
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Replace the fuel feed and return pipes with original equipment or with parts that meet the GM specifications for those parts. The replacement
pipe must have the same type of fittings as the original pipe in order to ensure the integrity of the connection.
1. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (LS9) (See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and Repair)Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (w/o LS9) (See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS7 or LS9) (See: Starting and
Charging/Battery/Battery Cable/Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS3) (See: Starting and
Charging/Battery/Battery Cable/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the left fuel rail cover.
4. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) (See: Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Release/Service and
Repair/Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027))Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) (See: Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Release/Service and
Repair/Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027)).
5. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the fuel rail (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (See: Fuel Line Coupler/Service and
Repair/Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
6. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the chassis fuel pipe (3). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (See: Fuel Line
Coupler/Service and Repair/Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
7. Remove the fuel feed hose (2).
8. Cap the chassis fuel pipe and the fuel rail pipe in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
9. Inspect the hose for bends, for kinks, for chafing, and for cracks. Replace the hose as required.
Installation Procedure