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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Cover
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  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover studs.
  3. Fig 2: Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Electrical Connector
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  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  5. Reposition the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose clamp.
  6. Remove the PCV hose from the cover.
  7. Disconnect the intake (1) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors.
  8. Fig 3: Engine Harness Clip
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  9. Remove the engine harness clip (1) from the cam cover.
  10. Fig 4: Engine Harness Bracket
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  11. Remove the engine harness bracket (1) from the intake manifold cover stud.
  12. Fig 5: EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Electrical Connector
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  13. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve electrical connector (1).
  14. Remove the engine harness clip (2) from the EVAP purge solenoid bracket.
  15. Remove the engine harness clips (3, 4) from the cam cover.
  16. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
  17. Fig 6: Camshaft Cover
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  18. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
  19. Remove the camshaft cover.