Left Cylinder Head Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Remove the engine covers -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Overflow Reservoir

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-- Disconnect the connector from the Engine Coolant Level Warning Switch -F66- and move the coolant reservoir to the side with the coolant hoses -1 and 2- still connected.

NOTE:

Be careful not to bend the coolant hose -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and disconnect the electrical connectors to the ignition coils on the left cylinder head.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts On Left Cylinder Head

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163- and -4- on the Camshaft Position Sensor 4 -G301-.

-- Press the connector release catches and disconnect the connector -3- on the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 2 -N208- and Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 2 -N319-.

-- Remove the Ground (GND) cable bolt -5-.

-- Move the electrical wiring harness to the side.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the ignition coils using the Puller - Ignition Coil T40039.

Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller T40039 Removing Ignition Coils

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Fig 5: Identifying Left Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

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CAUTION:

Risk of violating emissions legislation.

Do not open the hose connection -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts in the following sequence -12 through 1- and lay the left cylinder head aside with the crankcase ventilation hose -arrow- connected.