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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the upper engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement - Upper .
  2. Push the timing chain guide - left side (2) in the direction of the arrow.
    Fig 1: Timing Chain Guide And Tensioner
    GM2968108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Fix the tensioner (1) with 2 mm drill bit or equivalent (3).
  4. Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
    Fig 2: Timing Chain Tensioner
    GM2968109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The timing components may move taking up slack as soon as the tensioner is removed. Timing integrity should be maintained at this point.
  5. Timing Chain Tensioner (1) - Remove
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