Valve Cover RH: 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, can cause engine failure.
- Disconnect the battery ground and positive cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove and discard the nuts. Remove the strut tower cross brace.
- Remove the following items:
- Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
- Refer to: Battery Tray .
- Remove the fasteners and the cowl extension.
- Remove the fasteners and the battery heat shield.
- Remove the RH ignition coils. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
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- Disconnect the VCT variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.
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NOTE: Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Remove and discard the gasket.
- Inspect the VCT variable force solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone.
- Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .