Cylinder Head and Valvetrain
Pinch clips (arrows) to disconnect vent line from cylinder head cover. 
Remove ignition coils: - Disconnect ignition coil harness connectors.
- Remove coil mounting fasteners.
- Remove coils.
- Remove ground straps.
- Set coil harness to side of engine compartment.
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| Note location of all ground wires. Failure to reinstall grounds can result in permanent damage to engine control module or ignition system components. |
Remove cylinder head cover mounting fasteners and remove cylinder head cover. | Info |
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| In order to reinstall cylinder head cover mounting bolt insulator and gaskets in their original locations, make note of their arrangement during removal. |
Installation is reverse of removal. Keep in mind the following: - Make sure sealing surfaces are clean and free of old gasket material.
- Replace cylinder head cover gasket, as well as rubber insulators and seals as necessary.
- Use a small amount of 3-Bond®1209 adhesive or equivalent at corners (arrows) of half-moon cut-outs at back of cylinder head.
- Seat gasket and seal corners in front of cylinder head at VANOS unit.
- Inspect cylinder head cover mounting screw assembly rubber seals. Replace if rubber is cracked or brittle.
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| title | Tightening torque |
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| Cylinder head cover to cylinder head . . . 10 NM (89 in-lb) |
Cylinder Head
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