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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 (RPO LQ4))  or ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (6.0L (RPO LQ9))  .
  2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) lock.
  3. Disconnect the main electrical connector (2) feeding the ignition coils.
  4. Remove the harness clips (1).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Main Electrical Connector (Left)
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  5. Reposition the engine harness, if necessary.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove the ignition coil bracket studs.
  8. Remove the ignition bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Ignition Coil Bracket & Studs (Left)
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  9. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
    Fig 3: Removing PCV Hose (Left)
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  10. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  11. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
    Fig 4: Removing Valve Rocker Arm Cover (Left)
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  12. Remove and discard the old gasket (1).
  13. If required, clean and inspect the rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection  .
    Fig 5: Removing Gasket (Left)
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