Engine Block Plug - Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cooling jacket core plugs.
1. 1.1. Use a suitable self-threading screw.
2. 1.2. Drill a hole into the cooling jacket plug.
3. 1.3. Install the self-threading screw.
4. 1.4. Pry out the cooling jacket plug.
Fig 1: Cooling Jacket Drain Plug
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Remove the cooling jacket drain plug.

Fig 2: Right Side Oil Passage Plug
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Remove the right side oil passage plug.

Fig 3: Oil Pressure Sender Or Switch Assembly
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Remove the oil pressure sender or switch assembly.

Fig 4: Upper Oil Passage Plug
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Remove the upper oil passage plug.

Fig 5: Rear Oil Passage Plugs
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Remove the rear oil passage plugs.

Fig 6: Camshaft Rear Cover
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Remove the camshaft rear cover and gasket.

Fig 7: Engine Front Cover Alignment Pins
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Remove the engine front cover alignment pins.
Remove the front oil passage plug and discard.