Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR .
- Remove the generator bracket.
- Remove the right spark plug wires. Refer to SPARK PLUGS .
- Remove the ignition coil bracket with the coils, the purge solenoid and the vacuum canister solenoid. Refer to IGNITION COILS and EVAP CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID .
- Remove the vacuum hose from the grommet in the right valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
- Clean the valve rocker arm cover.
- Clean the valve rocker arm cover gasket sealing surfaces on the cylinder head and the lower intake manifold.