Removal (Right Side)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the evaporator tube. See MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS article in HVAC.
- Remove the secondary Air Injection Reaction (AIR), pump hose from the check valve. See Figure. Remove the AIR pipe bolts. Remove the AIR pipe (with check valve), and gasket from the exhaust manifold.
- Remove 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.
- Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip. Disconnect the ignition coil wire harness main harness connector. See Figure.
- Remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve pipe from the rocker cover. Remove the PCV valve pipe strap nut, if necessary. Remove the PCV valve pipe from the intake manifold, if necessary.
- Remove the ignition coil bracket studs from the rocker arm cover. Remove the ignition coil bracket from the rocker arm cover.
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts. See Figure. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the gasket from the rocker cover. Discard the OLD gasket.
- Remove the oil fill cap from the oil fill tube. Remove the oil fill tube, if required. Discard the oil fill tube.
- Clean and inspect the valve rocker arm cover.