Cover(S), Cylinder Head: Removal: Right

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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.

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner body, resonator and upper intake manifold (2). Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .

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Cover the open intake ports (1) to prevent debris from entering the engine.

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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.

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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.

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Disengage three main wire harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.

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Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the right Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.

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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 .

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Disengage three injection/ignition harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.

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NOTE:
The LH ignition coils are shown, the RH ignition coils are similar.
Remove the ignition coils (2). Refer to COIL, IGNITION, REMOVAL .

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Remove the PCV valve (1). Refer to VALVE, POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV), REMOVAL .

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Remove the two resonator mounts (1) from the stud bolts.

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Loosen nine cylinder head cover mounting bolts (1) and three stud bolts (2) and remove the cylinder head cover.

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NOTE:
The LH cylinder head cover is shown, 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.

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NOTE:
The LH cylinder head cover T-joints are shown, 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 .