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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 Regal 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.2L or 2.4L 🢒 Cylinder Head Disassemble

Special Tools

    • EN-8062 Valve Spring Compressor
    • EN-36017 Valve Seal Remover
    • EN-43963 Valve Spring Compressor (off car)

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 2128103 Size: SH
  1. Remove the coolant air bleed hose fitting (1).

    2. Object Number: 2148527 Size: SH

    Note: Ensure that the valve train components are kept together and identified in order for proper re-installation in their original position.

  2. Using the EN-8062 compressor and the EN-43963 compressor (off car) , compress the valve spring.
  3. Remove the valve keys (1).
  4. Slowly release the EN-8062 compressor and the EN-43963 compressor (off car) from the valve spring assembly.
  5. Remove the retainer (2).

    6. Object Number: 2148529 Size: SH
  6. Remove the springs (1).

    7. Object Number: 2148530 Size: SH

    Caution: Do not damage the valve guide. Remove any burrs that have formed at the key groove by chamfering the valve stem with an oil stone or a file.

  7. Remove the valve seals (1). Use the EN-36017 remover . Do not reuse.

    8. Object Number: 2148531 Size: SH
  8. Remove the valves (1).

    9. Object Number: 2128104 Size: SH
  9. Remove the cylinder head plugs (1) and oil restrictor.