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.
- Raise Vehicle. Drain cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (STATIC FILL) .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Lower Vehicle
- Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
- Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (3.9L) .
- Remove the right spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT .
- Remove and discard cylinder head bolts.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Remove the cylinder head locator dowel pins, if necessary.