303-01A-1 Engine — 4.

0L SOHC 303-01A-1

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional
Valve Cover RH information, refer to Intake Manifold in this
section.
Removal and Installation
3. Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in
the order indicated in the following illustration
1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional and table.
information, refer to Section 310-00.

Item Part Number Description Item Part Number Description

1 — Coolant tube mounting bolts 3 9E469 Exhaust gas recirculation
2 — Coolant tube mounting bolt (EGR) tube
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Item Part Number Description Item 4: Fuel Supply Manifold Spring Lock
Coupling Removal Note
4 — Fuel supply manifold spring
lock coupling 1. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical
Removal Note connectors and routing clips.
5 W500212 Fuel manifold mounting bolts
6 — Fuel manifold mounting bolt
7 9E964 Fuel supply manifold
Removal Note
8 12233 Spark plug wires
Removal Note

4. Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in

the order indicated in the following illustration
and table.

2. Install the special tool.

3. Press the special tool into the open end of the

cage.

Item Part Number Description

9 6C519 RH valve cover fasteners
10 6582 RH valve cover
11 6584 RH valve cover gasket
Removal Note

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

4. Separate the fuel line fitting. Item 11: RH 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.

Item 7: Fuel Supply Manifold Removal Note

1. CAUTION: Use O-ring seals that are
made of special fuel-resistant material. Use of
ordinary O-ring seals can cause the fuel
system to leak.
Discard the fuel supply manifold O-ring and
install a new O-ring.

Item 8: Spark Plug Wires Removal Note

1. Disconnect the retaining clips and position the
spark plug wires aside.

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