Removal Procedure
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- Remove the right bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the coolant inlet pipe bolts and reposition the coolant inlet pipe to provide access.
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
- Remove the wiring harness ground from the side of the cylinder head.
- Remove the wiring harness conduit upper bolt from the cylinder head and reposition the conduit to provide access.
- Remove the battery cable from the cylinder head. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side .
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the engine block sealing surfaces. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection and Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection .
- If necessary, perform the following steps:
- Remove the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side .
- Disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .