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Engine Block Disassemble

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  1. Remove the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug
    G01745516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the rear oil gallery plugs (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Oil Gallery Plugs
    G01745517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the front oil gallery plugs (1, 2).
    Fig 3: Removing Front Oil Gallery Plugs
    G01745518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove all of the remaining engine block plugs.
  5. Remove the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Removing Knock Sensor
    G01745519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the engine oil pressure switch.
    Fig 5: Removing Engine Oil Pressure Switch
    G01745520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.