Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove any remaining spark plug wires from their retainers.
- Remove the ignition coil assembly bolts and nuts.
- Remove the ignition coil assembly.
- Remove the ignition coil assembly studs, if necessary.
- Remove the fresh air tube from the valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
- Cut the room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) in the channel where the intake, cylinder head and valve rocker arm cover meet with a suitable tool.
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
IMPORTANT:
When removing the valve rocker arm cover make sure the gasket stays in place attached to the cylinder head.