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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Top Of Engine Wiring Harness View
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  1. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) lock.
  2. Disconnect the main electrical connector (5) to the ignition coil wire harness.
  3. Remove the harness clips.
  4. Reposition the engine harness, if necessary.
  5. 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.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coils
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  7. If necessary, remove the ignition coil bracket studs from the rocker arm cover.
  8. If necessary, remove the ignition coils and bracket from the rocker arm cover.
  9. Fig 3: Breather Crossover Tube View
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  10. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the rocker arm cover.
  11. Fig 4: Valve Cover To Cylinder Head View
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  12. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  13. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
  14. Fig 5: Rocker Arm Cover Gasket
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  15. Remove the gasket (1) from the rocker cover.
  16. Discard the OLD gasket.