Removal Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the throttle body bolts and position the throttle body aside. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-1.8L (LV6).
- 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.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.