Engine Block Plug Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sonoma and 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cooling jacket core plugs.
1. 1.1. Use a suitable self-threading screw.
2. 1.2. Drill a hole into the cooling jacket plug.
3. 1.3. Install the self-threading screw.
4. 1.4. Pry out the cooling jacket plug.
Fig 1: Cooling Jacket Core Plug
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Remove the cooling jacket drain plug.

Fig 2: Cooling Jacket Drain Plug
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Remove the right side oil passage plug.

Fig 3: Right Side Oil Passage Plug
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Remove the oil pressure sender or switch assembly.

Fig 4: Oil Pressure Sender/Switch Assembly
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Remove the upper oil passage plug.

Fig 5: Upper Oil Passage Plug
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Remove the rear oil passage plugs.

Fig 6: Rear Oil Passage Plugs
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Remove the camshaft rear cover and gasket.

Fig 7: Camshaft Rear Cover & Gasket
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Remove the engine front cover alignment pins.
Remove the front oil passage plug and discard.

Fig 8: Engine Front Cover Alignment Pin & Front Oil Passage Plug
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