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: 183593  Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine block expansion plugs from both sides of block.
  4. 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.

    Object Number: 69033  Size: SH
  5. Remove the engine block coolant drain hole plugs.

  6. Object Number: 351821  Size: SH
  7. Remove the left side knock sensor shield bolts.
  8. Remove the left side knock sensor shield.

  9. Object Number: 181034  Size: SH
  10. Remove the left side knock sensor (1).
  11. Remove the right side knock sensor (2).

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

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

  16. Object Number: 180866  Size: SH
  17. Remove the rear oil gallery plugs.

  18. Object Number: 180871  Size: SH
  19. Remove the front oil gallery plugs.

  20. Object Number: 180869  Size: SH
  21. Remove the left side oil gallery plugs.

  22. Object Number: 180870  Size: SH
  23. Remove the top oil gallery plugs.