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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Electrical Connectors Left Side
    GM1810743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAT) .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator control (TAC).
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the generator starter.
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the generator starter.
  6. Remove the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector retainer (6) from the generator starter.
  7. Disconnect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector (7) from the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8).
  8. Remove the engine wiring harness clips (5) from the intake manifold.
  9. Fig 2: Vacuum Brake Booster Hose And Clamp
    GM1810786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Reposition the vacuum brake booster hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.
  11. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose (2) from the intake manifold.
  12. Fig 3: View Of Throttle Body
    GM1810824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the throttle body bolts.
  14. NOTE: The throttle body seal is reusable, only replace the seal if damaged.
  15. Remove the throttle body and seal.
  16. Remove and inspect the throttle body seal.
  17. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
  18. Fig 4: EVAP Canister Purge Valve Tube
    GM1623766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge tube from the intake manifold and the EVAP solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  20. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (LE5)  or Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (LAT) .
  21. Remove the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .
  22. Fig 5: 3-Phase Voltage Cable Bracket And Bolt
    GM1810869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the 3-phase voltage cable bracket bolt at the tie bar.
  24. Fig 6: Generator Starter And Bolts
    GM1810870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the generator starter bolts.
  26. Reposition and secure the generator starter out of the way.
  27. Fig 7: Intake Manifold Lower Bolts
    GM1623769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the intake manifold lower bolts.
  29. Fig 8: Intake Manifold Upper Bolt And Nuts
    GM1656110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the intake manifold upper bolt and nuts.
  31. Remove the intake manifold.
  32. NOTE: The intake manifold gasket is reusable, only replace the gasket if damage has occurred.
  33. Remove and inspect the intake manifold gasket.