Removal Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right and left engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT and SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT in Body Front End.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the engine cover.CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the accelerator cable bracket.
- Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
- Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
- Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve connector.
- Disconnect the rocker arm (CMP) control solenoid valve connector.
- Disconnect the oil pressure switch and 2 ground connectors.
- Disconnect the six clamps and engine harness wire protector from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the EVAP hose for the ORVR.
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
- Remove the oil dipstick guide bolt.
- Remove the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
- Remove the intake manifold and gasket.
- Remove the intake manifold insulator.