COVER(S), Cylinder Head: Removal: Right

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Fig 1: Magnetic Timing Wheels

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CAUTION:

The magnetic timing wheels (1) must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 2: Upper Intake Manifold

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the air inlet hose and upper intake manifold (2). Refer to MANIFOLD, Intake , Removal .

Fig 3: Insulator & Alignment Posts
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Cover the open intake ports (1) to prevent debris from entering the engine.

Fig 4: Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Connectors & Harness Retainers
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NOTE:
Mark the variable valve timing solenoid connectors (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the variable valve timing solenoids on the right cylinder head.
Disengage the starter harness to main harness retainer (3).
Disengage two starter wire harness retainers from the right cylinder head cover (1).

Fig 5: Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Connectors, Valve Timing Solenoid, Valve Timing Solenoid & Bolts
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Mark the variable valve timing solenoids (2 and 4) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
Remove the variable valve timing solenoids. Refer to SOLENOID, Variable Valve Timing , Removal .

Fig 6: Main Wire Harness Retainers At Right Cylinder Head Cover
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Disengage four main wire harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.

Fig 7: Main Wire Harness Retainer & Connector
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Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the right Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
Disengage the main wire harness retainer (2) from the right cylinder head cover mounting stud.

Fig 8: Bolt & Sensor
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NOTE:
If removing both RH and LH CMP sensors, mark the sensors so they can be installed in their original locations.
Remove the camshaft position sensor. Refer to SENSOR, Camshaft Position , Removal .

Fig 9: Injection/Ignition Harness Retainers
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Disengage three injection/ignition harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.

Fig 10: Electrical Connector, Ignition Coil Retaining Bolt & Ignition Coil
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NOTE:
The LH ignition coils are shown in illustration, the RH ignition coils are similar.
Remove the ignition coils (2). Refer to COIL, Ignition , Removal .

Fig 11: Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Tube & Bolt
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Hoisting , Standard Procedure .
Loosen the bolt (1) securing the transmission fluid level indicator tube (2) to the transmission housing.

Fig 12: Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolt & Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube
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Remove the upper transmission to engine bolt (1) and reposition the transmission oil level indicator tube (2).

Fig 13: Three Screws & PCV Valve
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the PCV valve (1). Refer to VALVE, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) , Removal .

Fig 14: Cylinder Head Cover Mounting Bolts & Studbolts
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Loosen nine cylinder head cover mounting bolts (1) and three studbolts (2) and remove the cylinder head cover.

Fig 15: Cylinder Head Cover Gasket & Spark Plug Tube Seals
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NOTE:
The LH cylinder head cover is shown in illustration, the RH cylinder head cover is similar.
Remove and discard the cylinder head cover gasket (1).
The spark plug tube seals (2) can be reused if not damaged.

Fig 16: Residual Sealant
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NOTE:
The LH cylinder head cover T-joints are shown in illustration, the RH cylinder head cover T-joints are similar.

CAUTION:
Do not use oil based liquids, wire brushes, abrasive wheels or metal scrapers to clean the engine gasket surfaces. Use only isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Improper gasket surface preparation may result in engine fluid leakage.
Remove all residual sealant (1) from the cylinder head, timing chain cover and cylinder head cover mating surfaces. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION .