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Engine Block Disassemble

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  1. Remove the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.
    Fig 1: Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug
    G01702834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the rear oil gallery plugs (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 2: Rear Oil Gallery Plugs
    G01702835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Fig 3: Front Oil Gallery Plugs
    G01702836Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front oil gallery plugs (1, 2).
  5. Remove all of the remaining engine block plugs.
  6. Remove the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Knock Sensor
    G01702837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the engine oil pressure switch.
    Fig 5: Engine Oil Pressure Switch
    G01702838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.