Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left

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Important: Do not remove the ignition coils and bracket from the valve rocker arm cover unless required.

Do not remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve grommet from the cover unless service is required.

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 Bolts From Rocker Arm Cover (Left)
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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 (Left)
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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 From Cover (Left)
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