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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
    GM360851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
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  3. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Air Cleaner Adapter Nut
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  5. Remove the air cleaner adapter nut.
  6. Fig 4: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
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  7. 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.
  8. Fig 5: Heater Outlet Hoses
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  9. Remove the heater outlet hose from the clip.
  10. Move and secure the heater hoses out of the way.
  11. Fig 6: Ignition Coil, Ignition Coil Driver, Ground Nut/Cable & Generator Electrical Connectors
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  12. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    • The ignition coil (1)
    • The ignition coil drive (2)
    • The generator (3)
  13. Disconnect the engine wiring harness clips.
  14. Reposition the engine wiring harness.
  15. Fig 7: Rocker Arm Cover
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  16. Remove the rocker arm cover bolts.
  17. Remove and discard the rocker arm cover bolt grommets, if necessary.
  18. Remove the rocker arm cover.
  19. Fig 8: View Of Rocker Arm Cover And Gasket
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  20. Remove and discard the rocker arm cover gasket.
  21. Clean and inspect the rocker arm cover, if necessary. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection .