Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
- Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left (4.3L Engine) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the left side pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- Remove the junction block bracket bolt.
- Position the bracket and wiring harness aside.
- Loosen the power steering (P/S) pump rear bracket nut.
- Remove the P/S pump rear bracket front nut.
- Remove the bolts and nut for the P/S pump bracket.
- Leave the air conditioning (A/C) compressor, if equipped, and the P/S pump on the bracket.
- Slide the P/S pump bracket off of the stud and set aside.
- Remove the P/S pump bracket stud.
- Remove the harness ground bolt.
- Position the harness ground (4) and ground strap (5).
- Remove the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
- Remove the spark plugs.
- Remove the spark plug wire support bolts and support.
- Remove the cylinder head bolts.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Remove the cylinder head locator pins, if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head, if necessary. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
- Disassemble the cylinder head, if necessary. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .