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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 136 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.4L (UNIT REPAIR))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE BLOCK PLUG - REMOVAL

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Engine Block Plug - Removal

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Engine Block Plug - Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the water jacket drain plug.

Fig 1: Water Jacket Drain Plug
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Remove the oil flow check valve.

Fig 2: Oil Flow Check Valve
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Remove the oil passage plug from the front of the engine block.

Fig 3: Front Engine Block Oil Passage Plug
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Remove the oil passage plug from the timing chain tensioner gallery.

Fig 4: Timing Chain Tensioner Gallery Oil Passage Plug
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Remove the rear oil passage plug.

Fig 5: Rear Oil Passage Plug
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Remove the oil passage plug from the right side of the engine block.

Fig 6: Right Side Engine Block Oil Passage Plug
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Remove the timing chain housing alignment pins.

Fig 7: Timing Chain Housing Alignment Pins
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Remove the oil pan alignment pins.

Fig 8: Oil Pan Alignment Pins
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