Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Valve rocker arm cover gaskets are reusable. Replace the valve rocker arm cover gasket only if damaged.





1. Remove the air resonator (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Replacement.
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Replacement.
3. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement Service and Repair in engine electrical.




4. Remove the PCV valve from the valve rocker arm cover if necessary.




5. Remove the engine vent tube from the throttle body if necessary.
6. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold if necessary. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement (SFI) Service and Repair.




7. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
8. Remove the ignition coil wiring harness from the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Electrical.
9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover from the cylinder head.
10. Remove the valve rocker arm cover gasket from the cylinder head.
11. Remove the coils from the valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Electrical.

Installation Procedure




1. Install NEW valve rocker cover gaskets.
2. Install the valve rocker arm cover to the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

4. Install the ignition coils and ignition coil wiring harness. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Electrical.
5. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Electrical.
6. Install the throttle body to the upper intake manifold. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement (SFI) Service and Repair.




7. Install the engine vent tube to the throttle body if necessary.




8. Install the PCV valve to the valve rocker arm cover if necessary.




9. Install the air resonator (1) to the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Replacement.
10. Install the air cleaner duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct Replacement.