Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE Battery.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR in Generators & Regulators.
- Remove the generator bracket. Refer to GENERATOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT Battery.
- Remove the right spark plug wires. Refer to SPARK PLUGS in Removal & Installation.
- Remove the EVAP purge valve. Refer to EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE in Removal & Installation.
- Remove the ignition coil bracket with the coils. Refer to IGNITION COILS in Removal & Installation.
- Remove the ignition coil bracket studs.
- Remove the vacuum hose from the grommet in the right valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
- Clean the valve rocker arm cover.
- Clean the valve rocker arm cover gasket mating surfaces.