GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal procedure

  1. Remove cylinder head sub-assembly.

  2. Object Number: 2018081  Size: SH
  3. Remove cylinder head gasket.

  4. Object Number: 2018082  Size: SH

    Note: Before turning the cylinder block upside down, make sure that the water jacket spacer is removed, as it will fall out.

  5. Using needle nose pliers, remove the cylinder block water jacket spacer from the water jacket.