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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable Terminals & Stud
    GM1699543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Except LH6, LMG, LY5, L76, LY2, LY6)  or Intake Manifold Replacement (LH6, LMG, LY5 and L76)  or Intake Manifold Replacement (LY2 and LY6) .
  3. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LY2, LY6) or Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (L76,L92,LFA,LH6, LMG,LY5,) .
  4. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) .
  5. Remove the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  6. Remove the negative battery cable stud (1) from the front of the right cylinder head.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable terminal (2) and the engine harness terminal (3) from the cylinder head.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Cylinder Head & Bolts
    GM1658156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are of a torque-to-yield design and are NOT to be reused.
  8. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (220, 221).
    9. CAUTION: After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
  9. Remove the cylinder head (218).
    10. Fig 3: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket & Locating Pins
    GM1658157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket (217).
  11. If required, clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
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