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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement 
  2. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement
  3. Fig 1: Wiring Harness And Retainer
    GM4373170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Wiring Harness Retainer (1)
  5. Reposition Wiring Harness (2) away
  6. Remove Vacuum Pump. Refer to Vacuum Pump Replacement
  7. Remove Camshaft Cover Heat Shield. Refer to Camshaft Cover Heat Shield Replacement 
  8. Remove Oil Level Indicator
  9. Remove Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LCV)
  10. Remove Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Intake. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Intake Solenoid Valve Replacement
  11. Remove Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Exhaust. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Exhaust Solenoid Valve Replacement
  12. Fig 2: Camshaft Cover And Bolts
    GM4353340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Note the location of the four long camshaft cover bolts (1) for proper installation.

  13. Remove Camshaft Cover Bolts (1) (Qty: 4)
  14. NOTE:

    Inspect for damage and replace as needed.

  15. Remove Camshaft Cover Washer (2)
  16. Remove Camshaft Cover Bolts (3) (Qty: 19)
  17. Remove Camshaft Cover (4)
  18. Fig 3: Camshaft Cover And Gasket
    GM4244908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove and DISCARD Camshaft Cover Gasket (1)
  20. If reinstalling the camshaft cover (2), clean and inspect as needed. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection