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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Remove the left spark plug wires. Refer to SPARK PLUGS .
  5. Remove the thermostat bypass hose and pipe.
  6. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve from the left valve rocker arm cover.
  7. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  8. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover.
  9. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  10. Clean the valve rocker arm cover.
  11. Clean the valve rocker arm cover gasket sealing surfaces on the cylinder head and the lower intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Left Valve Rocker Arm Cover
    G01702640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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