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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Solstice 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1591651 Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the intake (1) or exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connector, as required.

    3. Object Number: 1578482 Size: SH
  3. Remove the exhaust (1) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve bolt and valve, as required.
  4. Remove the intake (2) camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve bolt and valve, as required.
  5. Inspect the solenoid valve O-ring seals from damage, replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1578482 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the solenoid valve O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the intake (2) CMP actuator solenoid valve and bolt, as required.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the exhaust (1) CMP actuator solenoid valve and bolt, as required.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1591651 Size: SH
  4. Connect the intake (1) or exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connector, as required.
  5. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.