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Valve Cover LH: Removal

NOTE: Installation of new spark plug seals or VCT seals is only required if seals are damaged.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist using the front and mid lift points. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the bolts and the engine underbody cover.
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  3. Lower the vehicle and position the hoist using the front and rear lift points. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the A/C compressor inlet line. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Inlet Line .
    2. Remove the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .

  5. Disconnect the quick connect coupling and remove the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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    • Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling and position the tube aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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  7. Working from below, disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube quick release coupling from the LH air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  8. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve tube.
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  9. Disconnect the EOP sensor wiring harness electrical connector and retainer.
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    • Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connectors.

    • Disconnect the VCT sensor electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

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  11. If equipped, remove the nuts and the turbocharger heat shield.
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  12. NOTE: 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.
    NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the VCT oil control solenoid or damage may occur.
    NOTE: If the VCT oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT seal and VCT oil control solenoid may occur.

    Loosen the stud bolts, bolts and remove the valve cover.

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  13. Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
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  14. NOTE: Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.

    If necessary, using the special tools, remove the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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  15. NOTE: Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.

    If necessary, using the special tools, remove the spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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  16. NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of the engine block. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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