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Removal (Left Side)

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  1. Remove the fuel feed pipe. See ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve pipe from the rocker cover.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip. Disconnect the ignition coil wire harness main harness connector. See Figure.
  5. Remove the secondary Air Injection Reaction (AIR) pump hose from the AIR shut-off valve. See Figure. Separate the AIR pump hose, if necessary. Remove the AIR switch valve bracket nut. Remove the AIR shut-off valve vacuum harness from the shut-off valve. Loosen the AIR switch valve bracket bolt on the rear of the cylinder head. Slide the AIR switch valve bracket off of the bolt.
  6. Remove the AIR shut-off valve hose clamps and hose. Remove the AIR pipe bolts. Remove the AIR pipe (with check valve) and gasket from the left side exhaust manifold.
  7. Remove the ignition coil bracket studs from the rocker arm cover. Remove the ignition coil bracket from the rocker arm cover.
  8. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts. See Figure. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
  9. Remove the gasket from the rocker cover. Discard the OLD gasket. Clean and inspect the rocker arm cover.
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