Valve Cover - LH: Removal

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Remove the crankcase vent oil separator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL .
Remove the LH fuel injectors, fuel rail supply tube and LH fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 6.7L DIESEL .
Remove the LH glow plugs. For additional information, refer to GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - 6.7L DIESEL .

NOTE: Only 1 retainer shown.

Fig 1: Locating Wire Retainers For Fuel Injection Harness

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Disconnect the 2 wire retainers for the fuel injection harness.
Disconnect the 2 wire retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Wire Retainers From Valve Cover Stud Bolts
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Disconnect the wire retainer from the rear valve cover stud bolt.

Fig 3: Locating Wire Retainer From Rear Valve Cover Stud Bolt
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NOTE: It will be necessary to position aside the oil level indicator tube in order to remove the valve cover.

NOTE: Mark the location of the fasteners prior to removing the valve cover.

Remove the 15 bolts, 3 stud bolts and the LH valve cover.
- Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.

NOTE: Use the notch in the valve cover to aid in removing the fuel injector-to-valve cover seal.

Remove the fuel injector-to-valve cover seal out of the valve cover using a screw driver.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Injector-To-Valve Cover Seal Out Of Valve Cover

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