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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Engine Lift Bracket 3.8L
    GM153577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the left engine lift bracket bolt and nut from the engine lift bracket.
  3. Remove the left engine lift bracket from the cylinder head.
  4. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side (L26) .
  5. Remove the left spark plug wires from the left spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
  6. Remove the left spark plug wire cover from the left valve rocker arm cover.
    7. Fig 2: Locating Left Valve Rocker Arm Cover
    GM406018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover bolts.
    8. IMPORTANT: If the valve rocker arm cover adheres to the cylinder head, remove the valve rocker arm cover by bumping the end of the valve rocker arm cover with palm of hand or with a soft rubber mallet.
  8. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover.
  9. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  10. Clean the valve rocker arm mating surfaces.
  11. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.
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