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Cylinder Head Cover Removal

  1. Remove the intake manifold (see REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the six ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the dipstick.
  4. Remove the two bolts (A) securing the harness holder, and disconnect the front air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (B), front secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (C), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector (D) and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector (E).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Connector And Bolts
    G05484679Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the three injector connectors from the injectors on the rear side cylinder head.
  6. Remove the power steering hose bracket mounting bolt (A), the harness holder mounting bolts (B), and the engine ground cable bolt (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt And Engine Ground Cable Bolt
    G05484680Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the engine ground cable (D) and disconnect the breather hose (E).
  8. Remove the cylinder head covers.

    FRONT: 

    Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Covers Bolts - Front
    G05484681Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    REAR: 

    Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Covers Bolts - Rear
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