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.
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Drain cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (STATIC FILL) .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
- Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LEFT (3.9L) .
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT (3.9L) .
- Remove oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
- Remove the left spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT .
- Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Remove the cylinder head dowel pins, if necessary.