LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2021 >> Yukon XL AT4 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> Engine Mechanical - 5.3L (L84) Or 6.2L (L87) - Repair Instructions ( 5 Of 12) >> Repair Instructions >> Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side (L84) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning

    WARNING:

    In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.

    WARNING:

    Avoid contact with HOT components. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves to avoid personal injury.

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
  2. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 L84, L87) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static L84, L87)
  3. Engine Oil and Oil Filter - Remove and DISCARD - Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
  4. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
  5. Front Wheelhouse Liner- Right Side - Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  6. Wiring Harness - Position aside
  7. GM4992215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove [ 3x ]

  8. GM4992288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the right exhaust manifold heat shield (1) through the wheel opening.

  9. GM5508826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove

  10. Exhaust Front Pipe Heat Shield- Right Side (2) - Remove
  11. GM5568855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.

  12. NOTE:
    • The heated oxygen sensor in-line connector and louvered end MUST be kept clear of all grease, dirt, and other contaminants. Do NOT use cleaning solvents of any type. Do NOT drop or roughly handle the sensor.
    • The heated oxygen sensor MAY be difficult to remove when the engine temperature is less than 48°C (120°F).
  13. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (1) using a suitable tool.
  14. GM5584486Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Front Pipe Nut- Right Side (1) - Remove [ 3x ]

  15. GM5541807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Spark Plug Wire- Right Side (1) @ Gas Engine Ignition Spark Plug - Remove and position aside [ 4x ]

  16. GM4992369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Manifold Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove and DISCARD [ 5x ]

  17. GM4992392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the right side exhaust manifold (1) through the wheel opening.

  18. Exhaust Manifold Gasket- Right Side (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  19. GM5001113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust System Seal- Right Side (1) - Remove and DISCARD

  20. GM5584902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer Clip (1) @ Cylinder Head - Right Side (2) - Remove

  21. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  22. GM5571687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Plenum Front Panel Outer Reinforcement (1) - Remove - Plenum Front Panel Outer Reinforcement Removal and Installation

  23. GM5527948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (2) @ Air Cleaner Outlet Duct - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  24. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (3) @ Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fitting - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  25. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (1) - Remove
  26. GM5001375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove

  27. Remove engine wiring harness from air cleaner outlet duct bracket.
  28. GM5001379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) - Loosen [ 2x ]

  29. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (3) - Remove
  30. GM5538400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube Connector (1) @ Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve - Disengage - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  31. Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (2) @ Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve - Remove and position aside
  32. GM5540971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Wiring Harness Connector (1) @ Throttle Body - Disconnect

  33. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) @ Intake Manifold Cover - Remove [ 2x ]
  34. Engine Wiring Harness Connector (3) @ Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor - Disconnect
  35. Engine Wiring Harness Connector (4) @ Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve - Disconnect
  36. GM5540973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Remove [ 4x ]

  37. GM5540974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Remove [ 3x ]

  38. GM5527888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Connector (2) @ Intake Manifold - Disconnect and reposition - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

  39. GM5540977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    Loosen the 10 intake manifold bolts (1) until the bolts are no longer threaded into the cylinder heads.

  40. Move the intake manifold and intake manifold cover (2) forward enough to gain access to the rear engine wiring harness retainers.
  41. GM5540975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Remove [ 3x ]

  42. GM5540978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The aid of an assistant may be helpful in holding the engine harness up out of the way so the upper intake manifold cover does not get caught against the engine harness.

    Remove the intake manifold and intake manifold cover (1) as an assembly.

  43. Cover the cylinder head passages in order to prevent dirt or debris from entering the passages.
  44. GM5541471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Gasket (1) - Remove and DISCARD [ 8x ]

  45. GM5557530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    The noise cancelling foam component MUST be replaced if it has been exposed to engine fluids. Failure to replace the noise cancelling foam component that has been exposed to engine fluids may result in an engine fire resulting in catastrophic engine damage, and possible injury or death.

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning

    Fuel Pump Insulator (1) - Remove

  46. GM5568606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Fuel feed intermediate pipes will be delivered with shipping caps that are meant to protect the mating joint threads. Do NOT remove shipping caps until the pipe is to be installed and joints are to be secured. Failure to do so could result in damage to the mating threads.

    NOTE:

    Do NOT reuse the fuel feed intermediate pipe (2). If the 2 fuel feed intermediate pipe nuts (1) are loosened or the fuel feed intermediate pipes are removed, the fuel feed intermediate pipes MUST be replaced.

    Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Nut (1) @ Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe (2) - Loosen until disengaged [ 2x ]

  47. Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  48. GM5612992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT reuse the fuel feed intermediate pipe (3). If the 2 fuel feed intermediate pipe nuts (1) are loosened or the fuel feed intermediate pipes are removed, the fuel feed intermediate pipes MUST be replaced.

    Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Nut (1) - Loosen until disengaged [ 2x ]

  49. Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt (2) - Remove
  50. Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe (3) - Remove and DISCARD
  51. Disconnect fuel injection fuel rail connectors as needed.
  52. GM5537681Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Grasp the valve rocker arm cover insulator (3) and lift up disengaging the 3 upper intake manifold sight shield grommets (1) from the 3 valve rocker arm cover insulator retainers (2).

  53. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Insulator (3) - Remove
  54. Inspect the 3 upper intake manifold sight shield grommets (1) on the valve rocker arm cover insulator (3) and replace as necessary.
  55. GM5549959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Heater Hose Clip Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove

  56. Heater Inlet and Outlet Hose Bracket (2) - Reposition
  57. Engine Wiring Harness Connector @ Ignition Coil - Disconnect [ 4x ]
  58. GM5535975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt (1) - Remove

  59. Oil Level Indicator Tube @ Cylinder Head - Right Side - Remove
  60. GM5549960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt (1) - Loosen until disengaged [ 10x ]

  61. Valve Rocker Arm Cover- Right Side (2) - Remove
  62. GM5549964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Valve Rocker Arm Cover Gasket (2) @ Valve Rocker Arm Cover (1) - Remove and DISCARD

  63. GM5569716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Only replace the valve rocker arms and valve push rods as required.
    • The rocker arm pivot support bolts are not serviced separately.
    • Place the valve rocker arms and valve push rods in a rack so they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed.

    Valve Rocker Arm Pivot Support Bolt (1) - Loosen until disengaged [ 8x ]

  64. Valve Rocker Arm (2) - Remove [ 8x ]
  65. GM5569717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Valve Push Rod (1) - Remove [ 8x ]

  66. GM5584907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt (1) - Remove

  67. Engine Wiring Harness (2) @ Cylinder Head - Disconnect
  68. GM5585062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Generator Bolt (1) - Loosen until disengaged

  69. GM5584908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

    Cylinder Head Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [ 10x ]

  70. GM5584910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

    Cylinder Head (1) - Remove

  71. Cylinder Head Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  72. GM5617246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the 4 gas engine ignition spark plugs (1) and place each gas engine ignition spark plugs (1) in a tray marked with the corresponding cylinder numbers.

  73. GM5617240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Clean the cylinder head around the fuel injectors on bank 2 of any dirt or buildup.

  74. NOTE:

    The 4 bank 2 fuel injection fuel rail bolts (1) are retained in the bank 2 fuel injection fuel rail (2) and may be difficult to remove.

  75. Remove the 4 bank 2 fuel injection fuel rail bolts (1).
  76. GM5617242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • In some cases, the fuel injectors may be difficult to remove because of heavy carbon build-up or other factors. If the fuel injectors are difficult to remove, apply solvent to the base of the fuel injector bores, and allow adequate soaking time, to loosen the fuel injectors.
    • The bank 2 fuel injection fuel rail and fuel injectors (2) are removed as an assembly.

    Install 2 sets of EN-49248  Injector Rail Assembly Remover (1) on bank 2.

  77. Install one EN-49248  Injector Rail Assembly Remover (1) in each of the bank 2 fuel injection fuel rail bolt bores.
  78. Turn each EN-49248  Injector Rail Assembly Remover (1) an even amount to pull the fuel injection fuel rail bank 2 and fuel injectors (2) out evenly.
  79. CAUTION:
    • Remove the fuel rail assembly carefully in order to prevent damage to the injector electrical connector terminals and the injector spray tips. Support the fuel rail after the fuel rail is removed in order to avoid damaging the fuel rail components.
    • Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering open pipes and passages.
  80. Simultaneously lift both ends of the bank 2 fuel injection fuel rail (2) and remove from the right side cylinder head.
  81. GM5571655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Injector Nozzle Housing Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD [ 8x ]

  82. GM5571633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Injector Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD [ 4x ]