Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT .
Discharge the A/C. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Remove the A/C line at the oil level indicator tube bracket nut.
Remove the A/C line from the accumulator.

Fig 1: Removing A/C Line From Accumulator
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Remove the A/C bracket bolt from the engine lift hook.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Bracket Bolt From Engine Lift Hook
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Remove the engine lift bracket.
Disconnect the ignition control module electrical connectors.
Loosen and remove the ignition control module bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Ignition Control Module Bolts
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Remove the ignition control module.

Fig 4: Removing Ignition Control Module
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Disconnect the engine electrical harness housing from the camshaft cover (1) taking care not to damage the clips that hold the housing in place.
Disconnect the fuel injection harness electrical connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Engine Electrical Harness Housing From Camshaft Cover
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Loosen and remove the camshaft cover bolts.

Fig 6: Removing Camshaft Cover Bolts
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Remove the camshaft cover.
Clean and inspect the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection .

Fig 7: Removing Camshaft Cover
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