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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Drain the cooling system.
  3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil & Oil Filter Replacement .
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold (Lower) - Replacement .
    Fig 1: Lower Intake Manifold
    G01806846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the valve rocker arms and the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod - Replacement .
  7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
  8. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut (Right) - Replacement .
  9. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator & Tube Replacement .
  10. Remove the left spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
  11. Remove the left spark plugs.
  12. Remove the left exhaust manifold.
  13. Remove and discard the left cylinder head bolts.
  14. Remove the left cylinder head.
  15. Remove the left cylinder head gasket.
    16. Fig 2: Cylinder Head Gasket (Left Side)
    G01806847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Clean and inspect the cylinder head gasket mating surfaces.
  17. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD -- CLEANING & INSPECTION .
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