Removal Procedure
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- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Remove the right ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil(s) Replacement - Bank 1 in Engine Controls-2.6L and 3.2L.
- Remove the knock sensor wire harness bolt and bracket.
- Remove the right camshaft cover bolts (1).
- Remove the right camshaft cover (2) from the cylinder head.
- Remove the right camshaft cover seals (4).
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head sealing surface.
- Clean and inspect the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
IMPORTANT:
Ensure all 8 sealing O-ring seals (3) are accounted for. The O-ring seals (3) may stick to the camshaft bearing caps or they may fall into the oil return journals in the cylinder head.