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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Engine Cover And Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
  5. Disconnect the engine ventilation hoses from the camshaft cover.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Valve Cover And Bolts
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  6. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
  7. Remove the camshaft cover and the camshaft cover gasket.
    8. Fig 3: Holding Camshaft To Tighten/Loosen Sprocket
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    IMPORTANT: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the camshafts.
  8. While holding the intake camshaft firmly in place, remove the intake camshaft gear bolt.
  9. Remove the intake camshaft gear.
  10. While holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place, remove the exhaust camshaft gear bolt.
  11. Remove the exhaust camshaft gear.
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