Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
- Remove the valve rocker arms and the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
- Remove the left spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
- Remove the left spark plugs.
- Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left (3.4L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the left cylinder head bolts and discard.
- Remove the left cylinder head.
- Remove the left cylinder head gasket.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the gasket mating surfaces. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .