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Valve Cover: Removal

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.3L .
  2. Remove the engine wiring harness bracket from the valve cover stud.
  3. Remove the oil level indicator.
  4. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose.
  5. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  8. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover and the valve cover studs.
  9. Remove the 14 valve cover retainers and the valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
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