303-01A-1 Engine — 4.

0L SOHC 303-01A-1

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover LH

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional

information, refer to Intake Manifold in this
section.

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2. Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in
the order indicated in the following illustration
and table.

Item Part Number Description Item Part Number Description

1 180101 Camshaft position (CMP) 3 9A758 Accelerator cable
sensor electrical connector Removal Note
2 12B637 Ignition coil electrical 4 12283 Spark plug wires
connector Removal Note
Removal Note
(Continued)

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3. Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in
the order indicated in the following illustration
and table.

Item 3: Accelerator Cable Removal Note

1. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the
routing clip and position it aside.

Item Part Number Description Item 4: Spark Plug Wires Removal Note
5 6C519 Valve cover fasteners (6 1. Disconnect the standoff clips and position the
req’d) spark plug wires aside.
6 6A513 LH valve cover
7 6584 LH valve cover gasket
Removal Note

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 2: Ignition Coil Electrical Connector

Removal Note
1. Detach the pin-type retainer on the wiring
harness near the ignition coil electrical
connector.

2. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical

connectors and the harness standoff clips.

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Item 7: Valve Cover Gasket Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers,
wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other
abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces.
These tools cause scratches and gouges which
make leak paths.
Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces. Install a
new gasket, if necessary.

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