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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
  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 left engine lift bracket bolt and nut from the engine lift bracket.
  4. Remove the left engine lift bracket from the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 1: Removing Left Engine Lift Bracket From Exhaust Manifold (Left)
    G02083566Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT UPPER (L36)  or ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT UPPER (L67)  .
  6. Remove the left spark plug wires from the left spark plugs. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - V6 & V8  in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
  7. Remove the left spark plug wire cover from the left valve rocker arm cover.
  8. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover bolts.

    Important:  If the valve rocker arm cover adheres to the cylinder head, remove the valve rocker arm cover by bumping the end of the valve rocker arm cover with palm of hand or with a soft rubber mallet.

  9. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover.
  10. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  11. Clean the valve rocker arm mating surfaces.
  12. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.
    Fig 2: Removing Left Valve Rocker Arm Cover
    G02083567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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