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 throttle body aside. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
- Remove the intake manifold insulator.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) hose for the ORVR.
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
- Remove the one bolt and one nut from the accelerator cable bracket.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector.
- Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) solenoid valve. Refer to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve Replacement In Engine Controls.
- 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.
- Unclip the engine wire harness from the top of the generator.
- Remove one bolt from the engine wire harness bracket.
- Remove the oil dipstick guide bolt.
- Remove 2 bolts and one nut from the intake manifold bracket.
- Remove 2 bolts from the alternator bracket.
- 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.