Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation: Removal

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Pull up the front part of the plug hole plate at the same time and remove the rubber from the adapter on the engine side.

Fig 1: Pulling Up Front Part Of Plug Hole Plate
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Pull up the plug hole plate in the order shown in the figure and remove the adapter from the rubber on the engine side.

Fig 2: Pulling Up Plug Hole Plate
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