Engine Block Disassemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn Ion 3, 2004 Saturn Ion 2, and 2004 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the water jacket drain plug.
- Remove the oil flow check valve.
- Remove the rear oil passage plug.
- Remove the six oil passage plugs on the sides of the block.
- Remove the two water passage plugs on the top of the block.
- Remove the two front oil passage plugs.
- Remove the knock sensor and bolt.
- Remove the oil pressure switch.
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor and bolt.