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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (L96) .
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Electrical Connector, Bolt And Harness Retainer
    GM1697734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor wire harness electrical connector.
  4. Remove the bolt (2) attaching the harness to the oil pan.
  5. Detach the harness retainer (3) and position the harness away from the oil pan.
    6. Fig 2: Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    GM832976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1).
    7. Fig 3: Front Cover, Bolts And Gasket
    GM3634493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the front cover bolts (1).
  8. Remove the front cover (2) and gasket (3).
  9. Discard the front cover gasket.
  10. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
  11. If replacing the engine front cover perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 10 of the installation procedure.
    12. Fig 4: CMP Sensor Wire Harness And Bolts
    GM3634520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the CMP sensor wire harness bolts (1).
  13. Disconnect the CMP sensor wire harness from the CMP sensor.
  14. Remove the CMP sensor wire harness (2).
    15. Fig 5: CMP Sensor And O-Ring Seal
    GM3634560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the CMP sensor (1) and O-ring seal (2).
    16. Fig 6: CMP Actuator Magnet, Bolts And Gasket
    GM3633647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the CMP actuator magnet bolts (1), and magnet (2).
  17. Remove and discard the CMP actuator magnet gasket (3).
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