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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Cover & Cap
    GM2667623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front .
    2. Fig 2: Intake Manifold Cover & Retainers
    GM2667617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the rear intake manifold cover retainers (1).
  3. Remove the rear intake manifold cover (2).
    4. WARNING:

    Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  5. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation tubes. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement .
    6. Fig 3: Intake Manifold, Bolts & Gasket
    GM2667626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the intake manifold (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Removal (LFX) .
    7. Fig 4: Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors & Wiring Harness
    GM2178584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Unlock the ignition coil electrical connectors before disconnecting from the ignition coils.
    • Do not damage the ignition coil electrical connectors.
  7. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors (2) from the ignition coils.
    8. NOTE:

    Use a suitable tool to detach the wiring harness (1) from the camshaft cover retainers (4) and lift the wiring harness (1) upward to detach the wiring harness from the camshaft cover lugs (3).

  8. Detach the engine wiring harness (1) from the left bank camshaft cover.
  9. Reposition and secure the wiring harness (1) away from the camshaft cover in order to provide clearance for removal of the camshaft cover.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Wiring Harness & Camshaft Cover
    GM1957989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Do not disconnect the engine front cover electrical connectors.
    • Use a suitable tool to detach the wiring harness (1) from the camshaft cover (2) and lift the wiring harness (1) upwards to detach the wiring harness from the camshaft cover (2).
  10. Remove the wiring harness (1) from the front of the camshaft cover (2).
  11. Reposition and secure the wiring harness (1) away from the camshaft cover (2) in order to provide clearance for removal of the camshaft cover (2).
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Ignition Coils & Bolts
    GM1978246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the ignition coil to camshaft cover retaining bolts (1).
  13. Remove the ignition coils (2) from the camshaft cover.
    14. Fig 7: Camshaft Cover, Gasket & Retaining Bolts
    GM2660207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the camshaft cover retaining bolts (1).
  15. Remove the camshaft cover from the engine (3).
  16. Remove and discard the camshaft cover seal (4) and bolt grommets (2).
    17. Fig 8: View Of EN-46101
    GM1957994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the spark plug tube plugs EN 46101  spark plug tube seal guide (1) to the spark plug tubes to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering into the cylinders.
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