Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Remove ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement
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- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation pipe from camshaft cover. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement .
- Remove engine control module wiring harness (1) from camshaft cover.
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- Disconnect intake camshaft position sensor wiring harness plug (7).
- Disconnect intake camshaft position actuator solenoid valve wiring harness plug (6).
- Disconnect exhaust camshaft position sensor wiring harness plug (4).
- Disconnect exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve wiring harness plug (5).
- Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor wiring harness plug (3).
- Disconnect engine oil pressure indicator switch wiring harness plug (2).
- Unclip engine control module wiring harness plug from camshaft cover and lay aside.
- Remove the oil level indicator (1).
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- Remove the 15 camshaft cover bolts (1).
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- Remove the camshaft cover (2) and the camshaft cover gasket (3).