Camshaft Cover Removal (LTG)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the PCV valve bolts (1).

Fig 1: PCV Valve Bolt
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Remove the PCV hose bolt (2) from the camshaft cover.
Remove the PCV valves and PCV tube assembly.
NOTE: PCV valves and PCV tube assembly have tamper-proof connections and cannot be disassembled.
Remove the engine coolant air bleed pipe bolt (1).

Fig 2: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe
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Remove the engine coolant air bleed pipe (2), hose (3) and O-ring (4). Inspect O-ring and discard if necessary.
Remove the oil level indicator (1). Inspect and replace the oil indicator O-ring seals (4), if necessary.

Fig 3: Oil Level Indicator
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Remove the camshaft cover heat shield (2) and bolts (3).
Remove the rear lift bracket (1) and bolts (2).

Fig 4: Rear Lift Bracket
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Remove the front lift bracket (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 5: Front Lift Bracket
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Remove the ignition coils (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 6: Ignition Coils
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Remove the camshaft position actuator control solenoid valves (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 7: Camshaft Position Actuator Control Solenoid Valves
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Remove the vacuum assembly (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 8: Vacuum Assembly And Bolts
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Remove the vacuum assembly gasket (3) and discard.
Remove the camshaft cover assembly (2) and bolts (1, 3).

Fig 9: Camshaft Cover Assembly
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Remove and discard the camshaft cover gasket (4).