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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of PCV Fresh Air Tube
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  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fresh air tube from the left camshaft cover.
  3. Remove the left side ignition module. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement - Bank 2 for the 4.6L (LH2) engine.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Left Camshaft Cover Ground Strap & Bolts
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  5. Remove the bolt connecting the ground strap to the left camshaft cover.
  6. Remove the bolt securing the oil level indicator tube to the left cylinder head and reposition the tube away from the camshaft cover.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Left Camshaft Cover & Bolts
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  8. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
  9. Lift the camshaft drive end of the camshaft cover up.
  10. Remove the camshaft cover.
  11. Discard the camshaft cover gasket and spark plug port seals if there is any evidence of damage or if the seal comes out of the groove in the cover during removal.
  12. Clean the gasket mating surface on the cylinder head.
  13. Clean and inspect the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection .