Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the drive motor generator control module. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement (RPOs LC9/LY5/LMG/L76/L92/LFA) .
- Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- Remove the engine harness stud (4) from the front of the right cylinder head.
- Position the engine harness aside.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (220, 221).
- Remove the cylinder head (218).
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket (217).
- If required, clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .
IMPORTANT:
The cylinder head bolts are of a torque-to-yield design and are NOT to be reused.
NOTE:
After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.