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Spark Plugs: Removal

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  1. Turn ignition off. To remove spark plugs from left cylinder bank (front cylinder head), remove the spark plug wires from spark plugs. Remove spark plugs from engine. To remove spark plugs from the right cylinder bank (rear cylinder head), remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
    2. NOTE: Engine must be rotated forward for service access.
  2. Remove front wiper motor cover. See appropriate WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Set the park brake. Shift the transaxle into Neutral. Remove the engine mount strut bolts. See Fig 1. Swing the engine mount struts aside. Install the Engine Tilter Strap (J-41131) to the engine. See Fig 2.
  3. Pull on the engine in order to rotate the engine forward. Tighten the engine tilter strap. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Remove the spark plugs from the engine.
Fig 1: Removing Left Engine Mount Strut Bolt (Right Is Similar)
G00114740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Installing Engine Tilter Strap
G00114739Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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