Removal Procedure
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- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (RPOs LY2/LC9/LY5/LMG/LFA)
or Water Pump Replacement (RPOs LY6/L76/L92)
.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor wire harness electrical connector.
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- Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1).
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- Remove the front cover bolts (1).
- Remove the front cover (2) and gasket (3).
- Discard the front cover gasket.
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- Remove the crankshaft front oil seal (4).
- If replacing the engine front cover perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 8 of the installation procedure.
- Remove the CMP sensor wire harness bolts (1 and 6).
- Disconnect the CMP sensor wire harness from the CMP sensor.
- Remove the CMP sensor wire harness (5).
- Remove the CMP sensor (2).