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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the generator. Refer to 3.8L ENGINE .
  2. Remove the spark plug wires from the 1, 3 and 5 spark plugs.
    Fig 1: Removing Spark Plug Wires
    G01728764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the spark plug wiring harness from the clip and reposition the harness.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
  5. Remove the rear engine left bracket bolt (1) and stud (2).
  6. Remove the rear engine lift bracket (3).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Engine Left Bracket Bolt
    G01728765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Rocker Arm Cover
    G01728766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the oil fill tube, if necessary.

    To remove the fill tube press the tangs inside the tube in and twist the tube.

    Fig 4: Removing Oil Fill Tube
    G01728767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Clean the following items:
    • Valve rocker arm cover
    • Cylinder head gasket surface
    • Valve rocker arm cover bolts
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