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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Oil Level Indicator Tube & Bolt
    GM651879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  2. Remove the engine coolant air bleed pipe and covers. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right in Engine Exhaust.
  4. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
  5. Reposition the oil level indicator tube, if necessary.
  6. Remove the wiring harness from the clip at the rear of the cylinder head.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Cylinder Head & Bolts
    GM260149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.
    NOTE: After removal, place the cylinder head on two wood blocks to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
  7. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
  8. Remove the cylinder head.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Right Cylinder Head Gasket And Alignment Pins
    GM63170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
  10. Discard the gasket.
  11. Discard the cylinder head bolts.
  12. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
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