Left cylinder head cover, removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Rear Engine Cover

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Remove rear engine cover (arrows).

Fig 2: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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Remove cover -1- in engine compartment (left side).

Fig 3: Removing Coolant Hoses

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Remove coolant reservoir (arrow)
Disconnect electrical wiring to Engine Coolant Level (ECL) warning switch -F66- at bottom of expansion tank.
Tie coolant expansion tank with connected coolant hoses -1- to -3- to side.

Fig 4: Removing Front Engine Cover

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Remove front engine cover (arrows).

Fig 5: Unbolting Toothed Belt Guard At Front Left From Cylinder Head Cover

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Unbolt toothed belt guard at front left from cylinder head cover (arrows).

Fig 6: Removing Bolts At Left Cylinder Head Cover & Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

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Remove bolts -4- and -5-.
Disconnect electrical harness connectors -1- to -3- and -6-.
Remove ignition coils (arrows).

Fig 7: Left Cylinder Head Cover Loosening Sequence (12 To 1)

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Remove hose of crankshaft housing ventilation (arrow).
Unscrew bolts for left cylinder head cover in the sequence -12- to -1-.
Remove cylinder head cover.