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Valve Cover LH: 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.
NOTE: Installation of new spark plug seals or VCT seals is only required if seals are damaged.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: REMOVAL
  2. If equipped with block heater, detach block heater wiring harness retainers.
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    • Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Disconnect the brake vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING

    • Remove the bolt and position the brake vacuum tubes aside.

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  4. Remove the oil level indicator.
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  5. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Remove the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
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    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.

    • Remove the nuts and the brake vacuum tube bracket.

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  7. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
    2. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump .

    • Disconnect the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers and position aside.

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  9. NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the VCT oil control solenoid or damage may occur.
    NOTE: If the 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.

    Loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.

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  10. Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
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  11. NOTE: Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.

    If necessary, using the special tools, remove the VCT oil control solenoid seals.Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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  12. NOTE: Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.

    If necessary, using the special tools, remove the spark plug tube seals.Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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  13. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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