Left Cylinder Head Cover: Removing

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-- Disconnect electrical connector -2- at Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor 2 -G246-.

Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connector, Air Guide Hose, And Retaining Clips

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-- Remove left air guide hose -1- from air duct.

-- Release retaining clips -3- and remove upper left section of air filter housing.

-- Remove oil dipstick -10- from guide tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Dipstick, Bolts, Electrical Connectors, And Ventilation Hose

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-- Remove the bolts -2 and 5-.

-- Disconnect electrical connectors -1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9- and free up wiring harness.

-- Remove crankcase ventilation hose -7- by pressing release buttons.

-- Remove the ignition coils using the T40039.

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller T40039 Removing Ignition Coils

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-- Remove left cylinder head cover bolts in sequence -15 to 1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Left Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove cylinder head cover.