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Valve Cover - RH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Remove the LH engine mount. For additional information, refer to Engine Mount - LH .
  5. Remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS article.
  6. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the electronic engine control wiring harness electrical connector.
  11. Disconnect the A/C accumulator switch electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling from the PCV valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  13. Disconnect the 4 RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
  14. Disconnect the 4 wire harness retainers from the valve cover and position wire harness aside.
  15. Lower the engine.
  16. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the gasket material.
  17. Loosen the 8 studs, the 3 bolts and remove the valve cover and discard the gasket.
    • Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.