Cylinder Head Cover: Removing

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-- Remove the air filter (engine cover). Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the intake hose -4- between the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- and air filter. To do this, disconnect air hose -1-, if present, and air hose -2- (compress securing ring) and remove spring clamp -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Hoses And Are Fitted Securely

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Engine Code CBUA

-- Remove the air hose -arrow- from the crankcase ventilation.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Hose Of Crankshaft Housing Ventilation

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-- Remove the connecting pipe -A-.

All Vehicles

-- Remove the ignition coils -1 through 5-. Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES .

-- Remove the cylinder head cover bolts in the following sequence: -16 to 1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Removal Sequence

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