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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) .
  3. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - LEFT
  4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe from the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.1L)  or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L) 
  5. Disconnect the left spark plug wires.
  6. Remove the oil level indicator tube bracket. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT .
  7. Remove the left engine lift bracket bolt and nut.
  8. Remove the engine lift bracket.
    Fig 1: Engine Lift Bracket
    G01766049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts.
  10. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
    Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nuts
    G01766050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and the nuts.
  12. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  13. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
    14. Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold And Gasket
    G01766051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
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