Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right

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IMPORTANT: Do not remove the ignition coils from the valve rocker arm cover unless required.

Do not remove the oil fill tube from the cover unless service is required.

If the oil fill tube has been removed from the cover, install a NEW tube during assembly.

Remove the ignition coil bracket bolts from the rocker arm cover, if required.
Remove the ignition coil and bracket assembly from the cover.

Fig 1: Removing Ignition Coil & Bracket Assembly
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Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Remove the valve rocker arm cover.

Fig 2: Removing Valve Rocker Arm Cover & Bolts
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Remove the gasket (1) from the cover.
Discard the gasket.
The bolt grommets may be used again if they are not damaged.

Fig 3: Removing Gasket
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Remove the oil fill cap from the oil fill tube.
Remove the oil fill tube, if required.
Discard the oil fill tube.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Fill Tube & Cap
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