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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the intake manifold (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (LF4) .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Ignition Coils
    GM1836413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 1 (LF4)
  4. Remove the plenum front panel. Refer to Plenum Front Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the right diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Right Side (ATS-V) .
  6. Disconnect and remove the engine harness from the camshaft cover.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Cover Bolts
    GM1836415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the right camshaft cover bolts.
  9. Fig 3: View Of Right Camshaft Cover
    GM1306496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the right camshaft cover from the right cylinder head.
  11. Install the EN-46101  guide onto the spark plug tubes of the right 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)