Removal Procedure

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Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Left Side Spark Plug Wires & Retainers

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Disconnect the left side spark plug wires (1) from the retainers (2).

Fig 2: View Of Spark Plug Wire Support & Bolt

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Remove the bolt (2) and the spark plug wire support (1).

Fig 3: Identifying PCV Foul Air Pipe

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Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) foul air pipe (1) from the PCV valve.

Fig 4: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover - Left

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NOTE: Valve rocker arm cover gasket and sealant must be carefully trimmed away from lower intake manifold gasket. Failure to do so will damage the lower intake manifold gasket, causing a severe oil leak.

Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head To Lower Intake Manifold Joint

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IMPORTANT: When removing the valve rocker arm cover, ensure the gasket stays in place attached to the cylinder head.

Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
Bump the end of the valve rocker arm cover with the palm of your hand or a soft rubber mallet if the cover adheres to the cylinder head.
Trim the valve cover gasket and sealant away from the lower intake manifold gasket at the cylinder head to the lower intake manifold joints (1).
Remove the rocker arm cover gasket.
Clean the sealing surface on the cylinder head with degreaser.
Clean the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection .