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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Injector Sight Shield
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  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Fig 2: Identifying PCV Fresh Air Hose
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  3. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube from the throttle body and rocker arm cover.
  4. Fig 3: Spark Plug Wire Routing
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  5. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.
    • Twist the spark plug wire boot 1/2 turn.
    • Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.
  6. Disconnect the ignition coil wire harness main electrical connector.
  7. Fig 4: Locating Ignition Coil Bracket Studs
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  8. Remove the ignition coil bracket studs.
  9. Remove the ignition coil bracket.
  10. Fig 5: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover & Bolts (Right)
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  11. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  12. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
  13. Fig 6: Rocker Arm Cover Gasket
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  14. Remove the gasket (1) from the rocker cover. Discard the OLD gasket.
  15. Fig 7: View Of Oil Fill Cap & Tube
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  16. Remove the oil fill cap from the oil fill tube.
  17. DO NOT remove the oil fill tube, unless replacement is necessary due to signs of leakage.
  18. Clean and inspect the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection .