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Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side L98, LS2


    Object Number: 1954184  Size: SH
  1. Remove the spark plug leads (1).

  2. Object Number: 1954185  Size: SH
  3. Remove the ignition coil assembly to valve rocker arm cover retaining studs (2).
  4. Remove the ignition coil assembly (1).

  5. Object Number: 1954186  Size: SH
  6. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover to cylinder head retaining bolts (1).
  7. Remove the valve rocker cover (2).

  8. Object Number: 1954187  Size: SH

    Important: The valve rocker arm cover gasket is a single use only component and must be replaced whenever the valve rocker arm cover is removed from the cylinder head.

  9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover gasket (1).
  10. Discard the valve rocker arm cover gasket (1).

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side LS3


    Object Number: 1408865  Size: SH
  1. Remove the spark plug wires (724), as required.
  2. Remove the ignition coil bracket studs (720).
  3. Remove the ignition coil and bracket assembly (719).

  4. Object Number: 1402020  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the bolts (723), coils (722), and wire harness (721) from the bracket, as required.

  7. Object Number: 1559858  Size: SH
  8. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts (516) and cover (505).

  9. Object Number: 1272820  Size: SH
  10. Remove the gasket (504) from the cover.