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Removal - In Vehicle

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  1. Perform fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs.  (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - EXCEPT COUPE )
  2. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
  3. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet hose.
  4. Remove upper intake manifold. (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) 
  5. Remove cylinder head covers. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)  - REMOVAL)
  6. Remove crankshaft vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL)  , timing chain cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)  - REMOVAL), and timing chain (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)  .
  7. Remove camshafts and rocker arms. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S)  - REMOVAL)
  8. With air hose attached to spark plug adapter installed in the cylinder being serviced, apply 620.5-689 kPa (90-100 psi) air pressure. This is to hold valves in place while servicing components.
  9. Using Special Tool MD 998772A with adapter 6779, compress valve spring and remove valve locks, retainer, and valve spring.
  10. Remove valve stem seal (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE STEM SEALS - REMOVAL) .