Camshaft Cover Removal (1st Design Tamper-Proof PCV System)

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Fig 1: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe/Hose, Bolt And O-Ring

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Remove the engine coolant air bleed pipe bolt (1).
Remove the engine coolant air bleed pipe (2), hose (3), and O-ring (4). Inspect O-ring and discard if necessary.

Fig 2: Oil Level Indicator, O-Rings, Camshaft Cover Heat Shield And Bolts

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Remove the oil level indicator (3). Inspect and replace the oil indicator O-ring seals (4), if necessary.
Remove the camshaft cover heat shield (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 3: Rear Lift Bracket And Bolts

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Remove the rear lift bracket (1) and bolts (2).

Fig 4: Front Lift Bracket

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Remove the front lift bracket (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 5: Ignition Coils And Bolts

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Remove the ignition coils (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 6: Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valves And Bolts

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Remove the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves (2) and bolts (1).

Fig 7: Vacuum Assembly And Bolts

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Remove the vacuum assembly (2) and bolts (1).
Remove the vacuum assembly gasket (3) and discard.

Fig 8: Camshaft Cover, Bolts And Gasket

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Remove the camshaft cover bolts (1, 3) and camshaft cover (2).

NOTE:

Ensure all camshaft cover gaskets, including the inner gaskets, are removed and discarded.

Remove and discard the camshaft cover gaskets and camshaft cover inner gaskets (4).