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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove Camshaft Timing Chain-Right Side - Camshaft Timing Chain Assembly Replacement - Right Side (LGX) 
  2. Fig 1: Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Noise Shield
    GM4144593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Noise Shield (1) - Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Noise Shield Replacement
  4. Fig 2: Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter
    GM4179742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (3) @Bank 1 - Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LGX)
  6. Remove Fuel Pump - Fuel Pump Replacement (LGX)
  7. Remove the ground wire bolt and ground wire.
  8. Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
  9. Remove Camshaft-Right Side - Camshaft Removal - Right Side (LGX)
  10. Fig 3: Camshaft Carrier - Right Side
    GM3951847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Camshaft Carrier- Right Side (2) - Camshaft Carrier Removal - Right Side
  12. Fig 4: Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side
    GM3952335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove Valve Lifter (1, 2) Right Side - Valve Lifter Replacement - Right Side (LGX) 
  14. Fig 5: Cylinder Head Bolt
    GM4154079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove Cylinder Head Bolt (1) and DISCARD
  16. Remove and DISCARD the rear M8 right cylinder head bolt (2)
  17. Remove Cylinder Head Assembly (3)
  18. Remove Cylinder Head Gasket (4) and DISCARD
  19. Cylinder Head»Clean and inspect - Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
  20. Engine Block»Clean and inspect - Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
  21. Disassemble the cylinder head as necessary. Cylinder Head Disassemble (LGX)