Intake position actuator solenoid

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
61,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ELI05GT1
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Hello,

I am looking for the location of the intake position actuator solenoid. I know I have to remove the air filter box and the engine cover, but after that i am lost. And also, I need the size of the hex screws to remove the engine cover.

Thanks
Nov 17, 2015 at 11:49 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I think you are looking for the solenoid. The actuator is an entirely different thing. https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/194677335.jpg.gif
Nov 18, 2015 at 1:06 AM
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ELI05GT1
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Okay, yes this is the part I got from Chevrolet. the code said it is the intake camshaft position solenoid, bank 1. The picture you showed me, is that the intake side or the exhaust side?
Nov 18, 2015 at 1:11 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That is the intake side but the part probably fits either side.
Nov 18, 2015 at 1:14 AM
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ELI05GT1
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Okay, great. I am assuming I will need to take the engine cover off, correct? Can you tell me what size the hex bolts are? Thanks
Nov 18, 2015 at 1:17 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Probably 10mm.
Nov 18, 2015 at 1:38 AM
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