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Valve Cover - LH (View 2 of 2): Removal

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NOTE: 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. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    If equipped, remove the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration) and the strut tower cross brace.

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  2. If equipped, detach the 2 retainers and remove the engine appearance cover.
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  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW, 3.7L .
  4. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube quick connect coupling from the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. Remove the oil level indicator.
  6. Detach the fuel supply tube and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube retainer from the LH valve cover.
  7. Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.7L .
  8. Disconnect the 2 LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connectors.
  9. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
    • Detach the EOP switch wiring harness retainer from the cylinder head.
  10. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
  11. Remove the nut and the LH valve cover stud bolt wiring harness bracket.
  12. NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid or damage may occur.
    NOTE: If the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT seal and VCT oil control solenoid may occur.
    NOTE: The plastic electrical connector on the VCT oil control solenoid will rotate approximately 12 degrees inside the steel housing, which is normal.

    Loosen the 7 stud bolts, 4 bolts and remove the LH valve cover.

    • Discard the gasket.
  13. Inspect the 2 VCT solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.
    • Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, remove the seal(s).
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  14. Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
    • Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove the seal(s).
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  15. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
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