Removal Procedure
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- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (2).
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil wire harness.
- Remove the engine wiring harness (electronic throttle control branch) clip (6) from the ignition coil bracket stud.
- Reposition the engine wiring harness (electronic throttle control branch) as necessary.
- Remove the generator battery cable clip (1) from the ignition coil bracket stud.
- Reposition the generator battery cable as necessary.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater hose bracket (3).
- Remove the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the heater hose bracket (3).
- Remove the heater hose bracket nut and bracket
- Remove the spark plug wires (724) from the ignition coils.
- Twist each plug wire 1/2 turn.
- Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.
- Remove the ignition coil bracket studs (720).
- Remove the ignition coil bracket (719).
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube (1) from the valve rocker cover (2).
- Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove and discard the old gasket (1).
- Remove the oil fill cap (424) from the oil fill tube (423), if necessary.
- Remove and discard the oil fill tube, if necessary.