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Removal Procedure

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  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Remove and reposition the front portion of the front fender liners in order to gain access to the frame front bolts. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fig 1: Supporting Powertrain With A Floor Jack
    GM628909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position a floor jack at the front center section of the frame in order to support the powertrain.
  8. Remove the frame front bolts.
  9. IMPORTANT: Do not lower the powertrain more than 100 mm (4 in).
  10. Carefully lower the powertrain in order to provide access.
  11. Reposition the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge hoses as necessary in order to provide access.
  12. Fig 2: Locating Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    GM1394028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the applicable ignition coil electrical connectors.
  14. Fig 3: Ignition Coil View
    GM860797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the ignition coil bolts.
  16. Remove the ignition coils.