Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1421

1. Remove the engine cover in the order indicated in the figure.
NOTE:
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig. 12: View Of Engine Cover Side
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VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT [MZI-3.7]
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
3. Remove the ventilation hose.
4. Remove the resonance chamber. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
3.7] .)
5. Remove the dynamic chamber and throttle body as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
6. Disconnect the wiring harness.
7. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
8. Remove the dipstick.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9
Firmly pull the engine cover near the locations shown to disengage
the retainers.