Valve Cover: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B3000 and 2001 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ignition coil. Mark and remove spark plug wires from spark plugs. Remove spark plug wire separators from valve cover studs. For left valve cover, remove upper intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Remove ignition coil bracket. Remove PCV valve. Disconnect injector wiring harness bracket from valve cover studs. Disconnect engine wiring harness connectors from valve covers.
- Disconnect injector wiring harness bracket from right valve cover studs. Disconnect breather hose. Remove valve cover retaining bolts and studs.
- Carefully slide a thin knife between cylinder head and valve cover. Cut silicone sealer. DO NOT cut integral gasket. Remove valve cover(s).