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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the engine sight shield, if required. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)  or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L Engine w/RPOs Y91 and Z88) .
  2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) lock.
  3. Disconnect the main electrical connector (2) to the ignition coil wire harness.
  4. Remove the harness clips (1).
  5. Fig 1: View Of Main Ignition Coil Wire Harness Connector & Clips
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  6. Reposition the engine harness, if necessary.
  7. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.
    • Twist each plug wire 1/2 turn.
    • Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.
  8. Remove the ignition coil bracket studs.
  9. Remove the ignition coil bracket.
  10. Fig 2: View Of Ignition Coil Bracket (Left)
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  11. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
  12. Fig 3: View Of PCV Hose
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  13. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  14. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
  15. Fig 4: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover (Left)
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  16. Remove and discard the old gasket (1).
  17. Fig 5: Rocker Arm Cover Gasket
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  18. If required, clean and inspect the rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection .