GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Your vehicle has a removable engine cover.

To remove the engine cover do the following:


Object Number: 1522977  Size: B3
  1. Remove the engine cover insert if your vehicle has one. See "Engine Cover Insert" following for instructions.
  2. Unscrew the four bolts from the engine and lift off the cover.
  3. To reinstall the engine cover, reverse the steps.

Engine Cover Insert


Object Number: 1305294  Size: A3

Your vehicle may have an engine cover insert.

The engine cover insert must be removed to access the bolts that secure the engine cover to the vehicle.

Use the following procedure to remove the engine cover insert:

  1. Using a flat-bladed tool, lift up on the front outboard edges of the engine cover insert to release the clips.
  2. Slide the engine cover insert rearward to release the insert from the two hooks located at the rear outboard edges of the insert.
  3. Lift off the engine cover insert.
  4. To reinstall the insert, reverse the steps.