Removal Procedure
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- Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement .
- Remove the oil filter adaptor. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Replacement .
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LFX) .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
- Remove the ground wire bolt and wire from the cylinder head.
- Remove the 2 front M8 left cylinder head bolts (1).
- Remove the left cylinder head bolts (2).
- Remove the left cylinder head (3).
- Remove and discard the left cylinder head gasket (1).
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the engine block sealing surfaces. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection , and Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection .
- Disassemble the cylinder head if needed. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .