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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Engine Top Cover, Plastic Retainers And Fasteners
    GM856569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the 2 clips and the 2 nuts that secure the engine cover to the cylinder head cover.
  2. Remove the engine cover (1) from the cylinder head cover.
    3. Fig 2: Electrical Harness Package, Ignition Coils And Fasteners
    GM621679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from each ignition coil.
  4. Remove the bolt (4) securing each ignition coil from the cylinder head cover.
  5. Remove each ignition coil (3) from the cylinder head cover.
    6. NOTE: This engine is equipped with an aluminum cylinder head. Allow the engine to cool before removing spark plugs. Removing the spark plugs from an engine at operating temperature may damage the spark plug threads in the cylinder head. Also be sure to clean any dirt or debris from around spark plug holes prior to removing spark plugs.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Spark Plugs
    GM244188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head.
  7. Inspect the spark plugs for electrode wear, carbon deposits and insulator damage. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
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