Right cylinder head cover, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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Puller T40039

Removing

Free up fuel line and line to EVAP canister on air guide pipe.

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70.
Remove vacuum line - 4 - to air guide hose from suction jet pump.

CAUTION: Risk of violating emissions legislation.

Do not open hose connection - 3 - !

Lay aside air guide hose with connected crankcase ventilation hose - 3 - by loosening hose clamps - 2 and 5 -.

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Disconnect air duct - 1 - from upper part of air filter housing.
Remove bolts - arrows - and remove upper part of air filter housing.

NOTE:

Ignore items - 2 and 3 -.

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Remove bolts - 3 and 6 - on right cylinder head.
Disconnect electrical connectors - 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 - and lay connector strip aside.

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Remove ignition coils using ignition coil puller T40039.

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Remove right cylinder head cover bolts in sequence - 16 to 1 -.
Remove cylinder head cover.

Installing

Tightening torques → Right cylinder head cover tightening sequence

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace cylinder head cover if damaged or leaking.
Replace bolts for cylinder head cover if gasket is damaged.

Clean sealing surfaces so they are completely free of any oil or grease.
Tighten cylinder head cover bolts → Right cylinder head cover tightening sequence
Install upper section of air filter housing → 24 - MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) .