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Engine Cover Removal

jafoesq

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Anyone know how to remove the plastic engine cover that sits on top of the engine? I know about the two 10mm bolts up front but I can't figure out how to get it dislodged from the back. The last time the dealer changed my oil the numbnuts who did the job spilled oil all over it.

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whetrick1

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Not needed at all. It is just a "beauty" piece.

Or you can make it look better
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A lot harder to get it back on.

I have thought of just removing it. Why is it even needed? What is wrong with seeing the intake manifold?
It could be a noise reduction thing. I haven't pulled mine off yet, but I have on several cars and they are usually padded underneath with sound deadening material
 

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Should just pull towards the front of the truck and out. Getting this thing back on is a real pain in the *** with an S&B cold air intake. Had to remove it when I installed my catch can and reinstalling the cover was the most difficult part...
 

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Well when you have a little time you should make good use of it lol.


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Oh - I do. Truck is my daily, and I knew I'd be trading it soon.

I put my $$ & time into guns, motorcycles and slingshots with superchargers and expensive stereo systems.

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More $$ I'll never get back out of them.

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