Cam Cover And Gasket Replacement: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Disconnect intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
- Loosen clamp at air cleaner assembly.
- Remove pushpin attachment from outlet resonator/duct assembly to support bracket.
- Loosen clamp at throttle body assembly.
- Disconnect PVC fresh air vent hose at cam cover.
- Remove outlet resonator/duct assembly.
- Remove ignition module bolts.
- Remove ignition module assembly.
- Disconnect coolant degas hose from fuel rail.
- Disconnect degas hose at clamp at cylinder head and position away from cam cover assembly.
- Disconnect ground strap at rear of cam cover assembly.
- Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Disconnect Gauge Bar Set SA9127E after pressure has been relieved.
- Disconnect fuel rail bracket and bolt at rear of cam cover.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION: WHENEVER FUEL LINE FITTINGS ARE LOOSENED OR DISCONNECTED, WRAP A SHOP CLOTH AROUND FITTING TO COLLECT FUEL. PLACE CLOTH IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.NOTE: An open-end wrench must be used to support the fuel line-to-rail connection during loosening/tightening to avoid damaging fuel rail assembly. - While supporting the fuel rail assembly with an open-end wrench, loosen transfer line fitting at fuel rail.
- Position fuel line away from cam cover assembly.
- Remove cam cover assembly bolts.
- Remove cam cover assembly.