Cover(S), Cylinder Head: Removal: Right

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Fig 1: Magnetic Timing Wheels

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CAUTION:

The magnetic timing wheels (1) must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner body, resonator and upper intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Intake Ports, Insulator & Alignment Posts
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Cover the open intake ports (1) to prevent debris from entering the engine.

Fig 3: Wire Harness Retainers & Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Connectors
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NOTE:
Mark the variable valve timing solenoid connectors (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the variable valve timing solenoids on the right cylinder head.
Disengage two wire harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Variable Valve Timing Solenoids, Connectors & Bolts
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Mark the variable valve timing solenoids (2 and 4) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
Remove the variable valve timing solenoids.

Fig 5: Main Wire Harness Retainers
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Disengage three main wire harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.

Fig 6: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Connector & Harness Retainers
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Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the right Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
NOTE:
If removing both RH and LH CMP sensors, mark the sensors so they can be installed in their original locations.
Remove the camshaft position sensor. Refer to SENSOR, CAMSHAFT POSITION, REMOVAL .

Fig 7: Injection/Ignition Harness Retainers
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Disengage three injection/ignition harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.
Remove the ignition coils. Refer to COIL, IGNITION, REMOVAL .
Remove the PCV valve. Refer to VALVE, POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV), REMOVAL .

Fig 8: Resonator Mounts
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Remove the two resonator mounts (1) from the studbolts.

Fig 9: Cylinder Head Cover Mounting Bolts & Studbolts
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Loosen nine cylinder head cover mounting bolts (1) and three studbolts (2) and remove the cylinder head cover.

Fig 10: Cylinder Head Cover Gasket & Spark Plug Tube Seals
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NOTE:
The LH cylinder head cover is shown in illustration, the RH cylinder head cover is similar.
Remove and discard the cylinder head cover gasket (1).
The spark plug tube seals (2) can be reused if not damaged.

Fig 11: Residual Sealant
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NOTE:
The LH cylinder head cover T-joints are shown in illustration, the RH cylinder head cover T-joints are similar.

CAUTION:
Do not use oil based liquids, wire brushes, abrasive wheels or metal scrapers to clean the engine gasket surfaces. Use only isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Improper gasket surface preparation may result in engine fluid leakage.
Remove all residual sealant (1) from the cylinder head, timing chain cover and cylinder head cover mating surfaces. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION .