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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36)  or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67)  .
  3. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the cross vehicle brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT -- CROSS VEHICLE in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the right spark plug wires from the right spark plugs.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Injector Sight Shield Bracket & Nuts
    G01968456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the EVAP purge solenoid and the brace. Refer to EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE in Removal & Installation.
  7. Remove the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts.
  8. Remove the fuel injector sight shield bracket.
  9. Remove the right engine lift bracket bolt and the nut from the engine lift bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Right Engine Lift Bracket, Bolt & Nut
    G01968457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the right engine lift bracket from the exhaust manifold.
  11. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
    IMPORTANT: If the valve rocker arm cover adheres to the cylinder head, remove the valve rocker arm cover by bumping the end of the valve rocker arm cover with the palm of your hand or a soft rubber mallet.
  12. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Right Valve Rocker Arm Cover & Bolts
    G01968458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  14. Clean the valve rocker arm cover mating surfaces.
  15. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.
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