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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation hose/pipe/tube. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (LTG/Non Tamper Proof)  and Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (LTG/ Valve with Pipe Tamper Proof) .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator (3). Inspect and replace the oil indicator O-ring seals (4), if necessary.
    Fig 1: Oil Level Indicator
    GM2726749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the camshaft cover heat shield (2) and bolts (1).
  4. Remove the surge tank hose (1).
    Fig 2: Surge Tank Hose
    GM2812622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the engine coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LTG) .
  6. Remove the ignition coils (1). Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
    Fig 3: Ignition Coils
    GM2812624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Disconnect vacuum booster pipe (1).
    Fig 4: Vacuum Booster Pipe
    GM2812626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the vacuum assembly (1). Refer to Vacuum Pump Replacement .
    Fig 5: Vacuum Assembly
    GM2812627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the camshaft position actuator intake (1) solenoid valve. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Intake Solenoid Valve Replacement
    Fig 6: Camshaft Position Actuator Intake Solenoid Valve
    GM2812629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the camshaft position actuator exhaust (2) solenoid valve. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Exhaust Solenoid Valve Replacement
  11. Remove the PCV hose fitting bolt (2). Disconnect the PCV hose fitting (1) with the PCV hose attached from the turbocharger.
    Fig 7: PCV Hose Fitting Bolt
    GM2845924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Do not disturb the joint between the PCV hose and PCV hose fitting at the turbocharger. This is a permanent connection.
  12. Remove the camshaft cover plug (1).
    Fig 8: Camshaft Cover Plug
    GM2726751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Camshaft Cover Bolt (1)»Remove [4x]
    Fig 9: Camshaft Cover Bolts
    GM4353340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Note the location of the four long camshaft cover bolts (1) for proper installation.
  14. Camshaft Cover Washer (2)»Remove
    NOTE: Inspect for damage and replace as needed.
  15. Camshaft Cover Bolt (3)»Remove [19x]
  16. Camshaft Cover (4)»Remove
  17. Camshaft Cover Gasket (1)»Remove and DISCARD
    Fig 10: Camshaft Cover Gasket
    GM4244908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. If reinstalling the camshaft cover (2), clean and inspect as needed. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection (LTG)
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