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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Remove the ignition coils (1, 2, 3, 4).
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Coils
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  4. Remove the spark plugs.
    Fig 2: Removing Spark Plugs
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  5. Rotate the engine to top dead center on the number one cylinder.
    Fig 3: Rotating Engine To Top Dead Center
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  6. Remove the 2 timing chain tensioner bolts (1, 2).
  7. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
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