Engine Block Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug
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Remove the rear oil gallery plugs (1, 2, 3).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Oil Gallery Plugs
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Remove the front oil gallery plugs (1, 2).
Remove all of the remaining engine block plugs.

Fig 3: Removing Front Oil Gallery Plugs
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Remove the knock sensor.

Fig 4: Removing Knock Sensor
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Remove the engine oil pressure switch.

Fig 5: Removing Engine Oil Pressure Switch
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