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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side (ATS-V) .
  2. Remove the fuel pipe shield. Refer to Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement (LF4) .
  3. Remove the intake manifold (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (LF4) .
  4. Fig 1: View of Ignition Coils and Cylinder Head
    GM1977863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 (LF4) .
  6. Disconnect and remove the engine harness from the camshaft cover.
  7. Fig 2: View of Camshaft Cover and Bolts
    GM1977868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the left camshaft cover bolts.
  9. Fig 3: View of Camshaft Cover & Cylinder Head
    GM1978180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the left camshaft cover from the left cylinder head.
  11. Install the EN-46101  guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
  12. Disassemble the camshaft cover as needed. Refer to Camshaft Cover Disassemble (LF4) .
  13. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)