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Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right

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    Fig 1: View Of Remaining Spark Plug Wires And Their Retainers
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  1. Remove any remaining spark plug wires from their retainers.
  2. Remove the ignition coil assembly bolts and nuts.
  3. Remove the ignition coil assembly.
  4. Remove the ignition coil assembly studs, if necessary.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Vacuum Hoses
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  6. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation tube from the valve rocker arm cover.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover - Right
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    NOTE: Valve rocker arm cover gasket and sealant must be carefully trimmed away from lower intake manifold gasket. Failure to do so will damage the lower intake manifold gasket, causing a severe oil leak.
  8. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  9. IMPORTANT: When removing the valve rocker arm cover make sure the gasket stays in place attached to the cylinder head.
  10. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
  11. Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head To Lower Intake Manifold Joint
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  12. Trim valve cover gasket and sealant away from lower intake manifold gasket at the cylinder head to lower intake manifold joints (1).
  13. Remove the valve rocker arm cover gasket.