Cylinder Head Cover(S): Removal

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A steel-backed silicone gasket is used with the cylinder head cover (Fig 1 ). This gasket can be used again.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Gasket

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Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Disconnect closed ventilation system and evaporation control system from cylinder head cover.
Remove cylinder head cover bolts, cover and gasket. The gasket may be used again.