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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the 2 engine cover fasteners.
  3. Remove the 2 engine cover plastic retainers.
  4. Remove the engine cover (1) from the engine.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover From Engine
    G01546722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the ignition coils (1, 2, 3, 4).
    Fig 2: Removing Ignition Coils
    G01546723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the spark plugs.
    Fig 3: Removing Spark Plug
    G01546724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Rotate the engine to top dead center on the number one cylinder.
    Fig 4: Rotating Engine
    G01546725Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the two timing chain tensioner bolts (1, 2).
  9. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 5: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
    G01546726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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