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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the oil filler spout by unlocking the tab and twisting counterclockwise.
    Fig 1: Expanded View Of Oil Filler Spout
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  2. Disconnect the following from the remote power steering fluid reservoir (1):
    • The vacuum brake booster hose
    • The wiring harness (2)
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness & Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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  3. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose from the vacuum source.
  4. Remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts (1, 3) ONLY.
    Fig 3: Locating Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting Bolts
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  5. Position the reservoir forward away from the cam cover.
  6. Disconnect the following from the front of the throttle body heater inlet hose/pipe bracket:
    • The camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector
    • The left knock sensor connector (1)
      Fig 4: Locating Left Knock Sensor Connector
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    • The vacuum hoses
  7. Remove the left cover (1) from the cam cover (3).
    Fig 5: Expanded View Of Left Cover & Cam Cover
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