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Valve Cover - RH: Removal

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) article.
  2. Remove the PCV tube.
  3. Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector and detach the 5 wiring retainers from the stud bolts.
  4. Remove the nut and the radio ignition interference capacitor.
  5. Remove the 2 nuts and position the engine control wiring harness shield aside.
  6. Remove the 3 bolts, 10 stud bolts and the valve cover.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
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