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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the ignition control module. Refer to IGNITION CONTROL MODULE .
  2. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve outlet pipe bolt from the upper intake manifold.
  3. Remove the EGR valve outlet pipe nut from the EGR valve adapter.
  4. Remove the EGR valve outlet pipe.
    Fig 1: Removing EGR Valve Outlet Pipe
    G01728754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting EGR Valve Electrical Connector
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  6. Remove the EGR valve adapter nuts (2).
    Fig 3: Removing EGR Valve Adapter Nuts
    G01728756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the EGR valve adapter bolt (1).
  8. Remove the EGR valve adapter from the cylinder head studs.
  9. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  10. Remove the engine lift bracket from the cylinder head studs.
  11. Remove the top ignition control module bracket bolt.
  12. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
  13. Remove the rear ignition control module bracket bolts.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Remove the ignition control module bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Control Module Bracket
    G01728757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  17. Remove the valve rocker arm cover (1).
  18. Clean the following items:
    • Valve rocker arm cover
    • Cylinder head gasket surface
    • Valve rocker arm cover bolts
    Fig 5: Removing Valve Rocker Arm Cover
    G01728758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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