Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
- Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LEFT (3.8 L) .
- Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- Remove the left cylinder head bolts (1).
- Remove the left cylinder head (2).
- Remove the left cylinder head gasket (1).
- Disassemble the left cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL - LEFT .