Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
- Loosen the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the push-pin attachment from the outlet resonator/duct assembly-to-support bracket.
- Loosen the clamp at the throttle body assembly.
- Disconnect the positive crankcase centilation (PCV) fresh air vent hose at the cam cover.
- Remove the outlet resonator/duct assembly.
- Remove the ignition module bolts.
- Remove the ignition module assembly.
- Disconnect the coolant degas hose from the fuel rail.
- Disconnect the degas hose clamp at the cylinder head and position it away from the cam cover assembly.
- Disconnect the ground strap at the rear of the cam cover assembly.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Disconnect the SA9127E after the pressure has been relieved.
- Disconnect the fuel rail bracket and bolt at the rear of the cam cover.
- While supporting the fuel rail assembly with an open end wrench, loosen the transfer line fitting at the fuel rail.
- Position the fuel line away from the cam cover assembly.
- Remove the cam cover assembly bolts.
- Remove the cam cover assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
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CAUTION:
Whenever fuel line fittings are loosened or disconnected, wrap a shop cloth around the fitting to collect fuel. Place the cloth in an approved container.
NOTE:
An open-end wrench must be used to support the fuel line to rail connection during loosening/tightening to avoid damaging the fuel rail assembly.