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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LY7)  or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LLT) .
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement (LY7) .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Right Ignition Coils Electrical Connectors
    GM945711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Right Camshaft Cover Wiring Harness Connector - Top
    GM945536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wiring harness from the side of the camshaft cover by sliding the conduit down and outboard.
  7. Remove the wiring conduit retainers from the camshaft cover by rotating the wiring harness conduit retainers counterclockwise.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Right Camshaft Cover Wiring Harness Connector - Front
    GM945682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to disconnect the engine front cover electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the wiring harness from the front of the camshaft cover.
  10. Reposition and secure the wiring harnesses away from the camshaft cover in order to provide clearance.
  11. Fig 4: Ignition Coil View
    GM860797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the ignition coils.
  13. Fig 5: Removing & Installing Camshaft Cover
    GM902873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the camshaft cover.
  15. Remove and discard the camshaft cover seal and grommets.