Upper Timing Cover (G2110220): Removal

CAUTION:

Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
Be prepared to collect escaping oil.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
Disconnect the 12V system.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Partially drain the engine cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .
Remove the charge air cooler intake pipe.
Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER INTAKE PIPE .
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- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoids.
- Release the 3 wiring harness clips.
- Reposition the wiring harness.
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Remove the engine cover support bolt.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Release the 3 coolant hoses from the engine coolant degas separator.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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- Release the 2 hose clamps.
- Remove the stud.
- Release the 2 coolant hoses.
- Release the coolant hose bracket from the upper timing cover assembly.
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Remove the engine coolant degas separator.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release the clip.
- Remove the wiring harness bracket.
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Remove the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) material.
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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the 2 VCT solenoids.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
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- Remove the 12 bolts.
- Remove the upper timing over.
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Remove and discard the upper timing cover gasket.