24. Engine Block Plug Removal

Engine Block Plug Removal (C/K/G/C350OHD)

- Tools Required
- J 41712 Oil Pressure Sending Unit Socket





1. Remove the oil pressure switch using J 41712.





2. Remove the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.
2.1. Obtain a suitable self-threading screw.
2.2. Drill a hole into the plug.
2.3. Install the self-threading screw.
2.4. Pull on the plug until it has left the bore.

Important: Use care not to damage the camshaft bearings.

2.5. An alternate method to remove the plug would be to insert a long shaft or bar through the front of the engine and drive the plug from the bore.





3. Remove the left side knock sensor shield bolts.
4. Remove the left side knock sensor shield.





5. Remove the left side knock sensor.





6. Remove the right side knock sensor.





7. Remove the engine block oil cooler hose fittings.





8. Remove the rear oil gallery plugs.





9. Remove the front oil gallery plugs.





10. Remove the left side oil gallery plugs.





11. Remove the top oil gallery plugs.





12. Remove the engine coolant hole plug.





13. Remove the engine block heater, if equipped.