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Vortech 1992-1996 5.7L LT1 Corvette User Manual

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22. FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT
(1992-1993 Models only)

A. Remove the right side injector cover.
B. Disconnect the eight (8) fuel injector wiring connectors and

retainers from the injectors.

C. Remove the four (4) 10mm bolts holding down the fuel rail

on the intake manifold. Lift up on the rails evenly, removing
all eight (8) injectors.

D. Using a small amount of clean motor oil, lightly lubricate the

O-rings on both ends on the Vortech supplied fuel injectors.

E. Install the new injectors into the fuel rails with the terminals

facing outward. Attach the injector retainers into the top
injector groove.

F. Carefully lower the fuel/rail injector assembly down onto the

intake manifold. Check to see that each injector has been
seated properly into the manifold.

G. Tighten down the fuel rail assembly with the original bolts

and attach the wiring connectors to the injector terminals.

H. Replace the left and right side injector covers.

NOTE: Make sure injector retainers are
secure and properly installed. Recheck
after cycling fuel system.

23. FINAL ASSEMBLY AND CHECK

A. Make sure that the pan fitting is tight and the engine is filled

with factory specified synthetic oil.

B. Fill the coolant surge tank with a 50/50 coolant/water mix.
C. Fill the overflow tank approximately one quarter full.
D. Reconnect the battery.
E. If your vehicle has gone over 10,000 miles since its last

spark plug change, you will need to change the spark plugs
now before test-driving the vehicle.

F. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for tightness. Pay

particular attention to oil and fuel lines around moving parts,
sharp edges and exhaust system parts. Make sure all wires
and lines are properly secured with clamps or tie wraps.

G. Check all fluid levels, making sure that your tank is filled with

92 octane or higher fuel before commencing test drive.

NOTE: Do not attempt to operate the air
conditioning until a qualified air
conditioning technician has performed the
necessary steps to purge and recharge
the air conditioning system.