Removal Procedure

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Remove the following subassemblies:
- The left exhaust manifold-Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LH2) .
- The water crossover-Refer to Water Outlet Housing Replacement (LH2) .
- The intake manifold-Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- The left secondary camshaft drive chain-Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
- The left camshafts-Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side .
Remove the power steering reservoir return hose retaining bolts from the cylinder head.

Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Head With Alignment Dowels - Left

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the left cylinder head. Make sure that no dowel guide pins are stuck in the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side .
Disassemble the left cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .
Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
Assemble the left cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble .