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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Cover Studs
    GM1825745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover studs (1).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Intake & Exhaust CMP Actuator Solenoid Valve Connectors
    GM1825749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness intake (2) and exhaust (1) electrical connectors from the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Clip
    GM1825748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the camshaft cover.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Clips
    GM1825746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the engine wiring harness clips (1, 2) from the camshaft cover.
  7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve.
  8. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
    9. Fig 5: Identifying CPA Retainer & HO2S Connector & Clip
    GM1825750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector clip (2) from the camshaft cover.
    10. Fig 6: View Of PCV Fitting, Bolt & Pipe
    GM1826800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fitting bolt from the turbocharger. Reposition the PCV pipe (with fitting) out of the way.
  11. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (SKY) or Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Solstice) .
  12. Remove the electrical harness attached at the rear of the camshaft cover.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Camshaft Cover
    GM1825751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The PCV hose should NOT be disconnected from the camshaft cover as damage to the hose connection will result.
  13. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
  14. Remove the camshaft cover.
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