Valve Cover: Removal

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Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnect Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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Position aside the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor boot.

Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Boot
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Disconnect the CHT sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnect CHT Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnect Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
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Remove the ignition coils.
1. Remove the ignition coil bolts.
2. While rotating, pull the ignition coils straight up.
  
  Fig 5: Remove Ignition Coils
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Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.

Fig 6: Disconnect Breather Tube From Valve Cover
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Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs and position aside.

Fig 7: Disconnect Wiring Harness Retainers
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Detach the fuel injection supply manifold wiring harness from the valve cover.

Fig 8: Detach Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Wiring Harness
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Remove the bolts and the valve cover.

Fig 9: Remove Valve Cover
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CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.