Removing and installing left cylinder head cover: Removing

Remove bolts -arrows- and remove engine cover panels -A and C-.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover Panels
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Remove air duct -arrows-.

Fig 2: Removing Air Duct
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Remove coolant reservoir -arrows- and move it clear to side.
NOTE: Leave coolant hoses connected.
Disconnect electrical connector from coolant level monitor.
Remove cover panel from cylinder head cover (cylinder bank 4-6).

Fig 3: Removing Coolant Reservoir
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Release hose clamp -arrow-. See Fig 4.
Remove intake line -1-.
Disconnect hose -2-.
Detach water line -3-.
NOTE: Plug lower section of intake line.

Fig 4: Removing Hose Clamp And Intake Line
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Disconnect from hose -1-

Fig 5: Disconnecting Hose
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Disconnect plug connectors from ignition coils.
Disconnect crankcase breather from cylinder head cover.
Remove ignition coils.
Remove cylinder head cover.