GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 180956  Size: SH
  1. Remove the camshaft rear bearing hole plug:
  2. 1.1. Obtain a suitable self-threading screw.
    1.2. Drill a hole into the plug.
    1.3. Install the self-threading screw.
    1.4. Pull on the plug until it has left the bore.

            Important: Use care not to damage the camshaft bearings.

    1.5. 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.

    Object Number: 69033  Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine block coolant drain hole plugs.
  4. Remove the knock sensor.

  5. Object Number: 354082  Size: SH
  6. Remove the engine block oil cooler plugs (without oil cooler).

  7. Object Number: 180864  Size: SH
  8. Remove the engine block oil cooler hose fittings (with oil cooler).

  9. Object Number: 180866  Size: SH
  10. Remove the rear oil gallery plugs.

  11. Object Number: 180871  Size: SH
  12. Remove the front oil gallery plugs.

  13. Object Number: 180869  Size: SH
  14. Remove the left side oil gallery plugs

  15. Object Number: 180870  Size: SH
  16. Remove the top oil gallery plugs.