Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Envoy XL and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to COOLANT AIR BLEED PIPE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (5.3L ENGINE) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the pushrods. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT .
- If equipped, remove the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) bracket nut (2).
IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (1, 2, 3).
NOTE: After removal, place the cylinder head on two wood blocks to prevent damage.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD CLEANING AND INSPECTION .