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 right exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (3.8L) .
- Remove the valve rocker arms and the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- Remove the cylinder head bolts (1).
- Remove the right cylinder head (3).
- Remove the right cylinder head gasket (3).
- Disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLE .