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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  2. Remove the left ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil(s) Replacement - Bank 2 in Engine Controls-2.6L and 3.2L.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Left Knock Sensor Connector
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  3. Disconnect the following from the front of the throttle body heater inlet hose/pipe bracket.
    • The camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector
    • The left knock sensor connector (1)
    • The vacuum pipe retainer
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector & Throttle Body Heater Inlet Hose/Pipe
    GM785786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (2) from the rear of the throttle body heater inlet hose/pipe (3).
  5. Remove the bolt securing the throttle body heater inlet hose/pipe to the engine rear lift bracket and position aside.
    6. Fig 3: Exploded View Of Left Camshaft Cover
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  6. Remove the left camshaft cover bolts (1).
  7. Remove the left camshaft cover (2) from the cylinder head.
    8. IMPORTANT: Ensure all 8 sealing O-ring seals (4) are accounted for. The O-ring seals (4) may stick to the camshaft bearing caps or they may fall into the oil return journals in the cylinder head.
  8. Remove the left camshaft cover seals (3).
  9. Clean and inspect the cylinder head sealing surface.
  10. Clean and inspect the left camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
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