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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (GASOLINE) .
  3. Drain cooling system.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  5. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct and resonator assembly.
  6. Support engine using floor jack and block of wood.
  7. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  8. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT (2.2L -- VINs 4 & 5) or EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT (2.2L -- VIN F) .
  10. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) electrical connection.
    11. Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
    G01777112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .

    Important:  When removing valve train components keep them in order. Do this to ensure that the components are installed in the same locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.

  12. Remove the rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod Replacement .
  13. Remove the generator.
  14. Remove the generator rear brace.
  15. Remove the power steering pump. Position the pump aside with the lines attached.
  16. Remove the radiator inlet pipe.
    17. Fig 2: Radiator Inlet Pipe
    G01777113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the ignition coil assembly.
  18. Remove the accessory bracket.
    19. Fig 3: Accessory Bracket
    G01777114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Disconnect the secondary ignition wires from the spark plugs.
  20. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
    21. Fig 4: Cylinder Head Bolts
    G01777115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the cylinder head.
  22. Clean the following components:
    • Head gasket surface
    • Valve rocker arm cover gasket surface
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