Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve: Removal
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 engine cover (1) bolts. See Figure .
- Remove engine cover (1). See Figure .
- Remove generator support brace and bolts from intake manifold.
- Remove bolt (5) that secures lower portion of breather pipe (3) of Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system. See Fig 1 .
- Remove 2 nuts (1) securing PCV breather pipe to cylinder head. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect PCV breather hose (4) from PCV breather pipe (3). See Fig 1 .
- Remove PCV breather pipe.
- Disconnect Camshaft Position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve (2) harness connector (1). See Fig 2 .
- Remove CMP actuator solenoid valve (1) mounting bolt. See Fig 3 .
- Remove CMP actuator solenoid valve (1) and "O" ring (2) from cylinder head.