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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement (New Belt)  and Timing Belt Replacement (Used Belt) .
  2. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
  3. Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  4. Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement .
  5. Remove the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .
  6. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation oil separator assembly. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Assembly Replacement .
  7. Remove the turbocharger oil feed pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Replacement .
  8. Remove the 3 engine lift bracket bolts (1, 2, 5).
    Fig 1: Engine Lift Brackets
    GM3416098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the 2 engine lift brackets (3, 4).
  10. Disconnect the camshaft position electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Wiring Harness Bracket And Bolt
    GM2191420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt (2) and the wiring harness bracket (1) and reposition the wiring harness.
  12. Remove the charge air cooler outlet air hose bracket bolt and disconnect the hose spring clip from the throttle body and reposition the hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement .
  13. Loosen the camshaft housing bolts in sequence as shown in the graphic.
    Fig 3: Camshaft Housing Bolts In Sequence
    GM3137476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Loosen the bolts in several passes to allow the camshaft housing to lift evenly.
  14. Remove the 18 camshaft cover bolts (3).
    Fig 4: Camshaft Cover Bolts
    GM2191429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Disconnect the brake booster hose at the vacuum pump assembly. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  16. Disconnect the small vacuum line at the vacuum pump assembly.
  17. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor inline connector at the vacuum pump assembly and unclip and reposition the harness.
  18. Remove the camshaft cover (2).
  19. Remove the camshaft cover gasket (1).