This looks like some type of bracket to hold part of the wiring harness. It’s absolutely making my life hell as it’s preventing me from getting out the cam solenoid which in turn is preventing me from getting the valve cover off. I’m struggling to get one of the 2 screws that appear to be holding this bracket in - once I get it can I leave this thing off?
Yes that is a non essential bracket you can remove and throw away. And as your currently seeing a high pain in the ass