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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the generator bracket.
  2. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to COOLANT AIR BLEED PIPE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)  in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LEFT (5.3L ENGINE)  in Engine Exhaust.
  4. Remove the pushrods. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT   .
  5. If equipped, remove the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) bracket bolt (5).
    Fig 1: Locating Auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C) Bracket Bolt
    G02129155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.
  6. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Head Bolts
    G02129156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: After removal, place the cylinder head on two wood blocks to prevent damage.
  7. Remove the cylinder head.
    Fig 3: Removing Cylinder Head
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  8. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
  9. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD CLEANING AND INSPECTION   .
    Fig 4: Removing Cylinder Head Gasket
    G02129158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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