Cylinder Head Cover Removal (J35A7)

Cylinder Head Cover Removal

Front

1. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the three ignition coils from the front cylinder head Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal/Installation (J35A7).

3. Disconnect the front secondary heated oxygen sensor 2 (secondary HO2S) connector (A), the front air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 2 connector (B), the rocker arm oil control solenoid A (BANK 2) connector (C), the front rocker arm oil pressure switch connector (D), and the harness clamp (E) securing the harness holder, and remove the dipstick (F).





4. Remove the bolt (G) securing the harness holder.

5. Remove the front cylinder head cover.






Rear

1. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the three ignition coils from the rear cylinder head Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal/Installation (J35A7).

3. Remove the drive belt Drive Belt Replacement (J35A7 Engine).

4. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump and the P/S hose bracket Cylinder Head Removal (J35A7) with its hoses connected.

5. Remove the harness holder mounting bolts (A) and the engine ground cable bolt (B).





6. Disconnect the three injector connectors (C) and the two harness clips (D).

7. Remove the engine ground cable (E) and disconnect the breather hose (F).

8. Remove the harness (G) from the upper cover.

9. Disconnect the rear rocker arm oil pressure switch connector (A), the rocker arm oil control solenoid B (BANK 1) connector (B), the rocker arm oil control solenoid A (BANK 1) connector (C), the rear air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 connector (D), the rear secondary heated oxygen sensor 2 (secondary HO2S) connector (E), and the harness clamps (F), then remove the harness holder (G).






10. Remove the rear cylinder head cover.