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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    GM1394057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Wiring Conduit Retainers
    GM1394076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the wiring harness from the side of the camshaft cover by sliding the conduit down and outboard.
  4. Remove the wiring conduit retainers from the camshaft cover by rotating the wiring harness conduit retainers counterclockwise.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Wiring Harness In Front Of Camshaft Cover
    GM1394020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to disconnect the engine front cover electrical connectors.
  5. Remove the wiring harness from the front of the camshaft cover.
  6. Reposition and secure the wiring harnesses away from the camshaft cover in order to provide clearance.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Left Cylinder Head Ignition Coils
    GM868186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the ignition coils.
  8. Loosen the left engine strut bracket.
    9. Fig 5: Removing & Installing Left Camshaft Cover
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  9. Loosen the left engine strut bracket-to-cylinder head bolts.
  10. Remove the camshaft cover bolts and camshaft cover.
  11. Remove and discard the camshaft cover seal and grommets. DO NOT reuse.
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