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Removal Procedure

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  1. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
    GM360851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
    3. Fig 2: Removing PCV Hose
    GM701705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the air cleaner adapter nut.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Air Cleaner Adapter Nut
    GM489179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. In order to remove the air cleaner outlet duct, pivot the duct upward until the hinge clip releases from the lip on the throttle body.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
    GM489176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the heater outlet hose from the clip.
  6. Move and secure the heater hoses out of the way.
    7. Fig 5: Removing Heater Outlet Hoses
    GM869719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    • The ignition coil (1)
    • The ignition coil drive (2)
    • The generator (3)
    8. Fig 6: Ignition Coil, Ignition Coil Driver, Ground Nut/Cable & Generator Electrical Connectors
    GM782177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the engine wiring harness clips.
  9. Reposition the engine wiring harness.
  10. Remove the rocker arm cover bolts.
  11. Remove and discard the rocker arm cover bolt grommets, if necessary.
  12. Remove the rocker arm cover.
    13. Fig 7: Removing Rocker Arm Cover
    GM869731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove and discard the rocker arm cover gasket.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Rocker Arm Cover And Gasket
    GM328573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Clean and inspect the rocker arm cover, if necessary. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
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