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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill L96)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill L96)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill L83 L86)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill L83 L86) .
  2. Remove the fuel injector rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 1 .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (L83, L86) .
  4. Remove the valve rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Cylinder Head, Bolts and Gasket
    GM3273013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure to DISCARD all cylinder head bolts.

  5. Remove the cylinder head bolts (1).
  6. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
  7. Remove cylinder head (2).
  8. Remove and DISCARD cylinder head gasket (3). Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
  9. For cleaning and inspection. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
  10. For cylinder head disassemble. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .
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