Cover-Cylinder Head: Removal

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Fig 1: INTAKE COVER

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1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD COVER

2 - MAP SENSOR

Remove intake manifold cover (1).
Remove upper intake manifold, (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
Remove ignition coil and spark plug wires.

Fig 2: PCV & MAKE-UP AIR - HOSES
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1 - PCV HOSE

2 - MAKE-UP AIR HOSE
Disconnect PCV (1) and make-up air (2) hoses from cylinder head cover. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence (Typical Cover Shown)
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Remove cylinder head cover bolts by reversing the order shown.
CAUTION: When removing cylinder head cover bolts, be careful not to interchange the two (2) center bolts with the seven (7) perimeter bolts. The two (2) center bolts contain an aluminum washer between the bolt head and torque limiter for sealing purposes.
Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder head.