Removal

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Drain cooling system.





3. Remove the heat shields.
4. Remove the intake manifold-to-generator bracket support rod. Remove the generator.
5. Remove closed crankcase ventilation system.
6. Disconnect the evaporation control system.
7. Remove the air cleaner.
8. Perform the Fuel System Pressure release procedure. Disconnect the fuel line. Refer to Powertrain Management.
9. Disconnect accelerator linkage and if so equipped, the speed control and transmission kickdown cables.





10. Remove coil pack and bracket.
11. Disconnect the coil wires.
12. Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire.
13. Disconnect heater hoses and bypass hose.
14. Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly.
15. Remove cylinder head covers and gaskets.
16. Remove the EGR tube. Discard the gasket, for right side only.
17. Remove lower intake manifold. Discard the flange side gaskets and the front and rear cross-over gaskets.
18. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust System.
19. Remove exhaust manifolds and gaskets.Refer to Exhaust System.
20. Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods. Identify to ensure installation in original locations.
21. Remove the head bolts from each cylinder head and remove cylinder heads. Discard the cylinder head gasket.
22. Remove spark plugs.