Cover-Cylinder Head: Removal

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Disconnect battery negative cable.

Fig 1: Ignition Coil R/I - 5.7L V-8

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1 - SLIDE LOCK (SLIDE OUTWARD TO UNLOCK)

2 - SPARK PLUG CABLE (TO OPPOSITE CYLINDER BANK SPARK PLUG)

3 - RELEASE LOCK / TAB (PUSH HERE)

4 - ELEC. CONNECTOR

5 - IGNITION COIL

6 - COIL MOUNTING BOLTS (2)

7 - SPARK PLUG CABLE (TO OPPOSITE CYLINDER BANK IGNITION COIL)

Disconnect coil on plug connectors (4).

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Ground
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CAUTION: The ground straps must be installed in the same location as removed. The covers are machined to accept the ground straps in those locations only.

Fig 3: Cover Torque Sequence
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Remove cylinder head cover retaining bolts, and ground straps.

Fig 4: Cylinder Head Components

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1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER

2 - COVER GASKET

3 - FASTENERS

4 - CYLINDER HEAD

5 - HEAD GASKET

Remove cylinder head cover (1).

NOTE: The gasket (2) may be used again, provided no cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.