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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR in Generators and Regulators.
  4. Remove the generator bracket.
  5. Remove the right spark plug wires. Refer to SPARK PLUGS in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Rocker Arm Cover
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  6. Remove the EVAP purge valve. Refer to EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
  7. Remove the ignition coil bracket with the coils. Refer to IGNITION COILS in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
  8. Remove the Ignition Coil bracket Studs.
  9. Remove the vacuum hose from the grommet in the right valve rocker arm cover.
  10. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  11. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover.
  12. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover gasket.
  13. Clean the valve rocker arm cover.
  14. Clean the valve rocker arm cover gasket mating surfaces.
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