Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the left front sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Sheet Metal Diagonal (Chevrolet) or Brace Replacement - Sheet Metal Diagonal (Pontiac) or Brace Replacement - Sheet Metal Diagonal (Buick) in Body Front End.
- Remove the air cleaner side cover and the air cleaner element. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner upper cover bolts and the air cleaner upper cover.
- Remove and reposition the powertrain control module (PCM) with the wiring harness.
- Remove the air cleaner bolts and the air cleaner.