Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Remove the oil fill cap.
Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (1).
Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge tube quick disconnects (1). Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge tube (2) from the retainer (3).
Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the camshaft position actuator solenoids.
- Retainer (1) @ Timing Chain Upper Cover (2) - Unclip [6x]
- Engine Wiring Harness (3) - Reposition
Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid (2) - Remove
- Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid (2) - Remove
- Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Timing Chain Upper Cover Bolt - M6 (3) - Remove
- Timing Chain Upper Cover Bolt - M5 (2) - Remove [11x]
Timing Chain Upper Cover (2) - Remove
- Timing Chain Upper Cover Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD