81. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Right)





Notice: This bolt is a self-tapping bolt. If installing this bolt into a new component, installation of the bolt may be difficult. Ensure that the bolt is not over-torqued during the initial installation (thread cutting). Failure to limit torque can lead to bolt failure.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the ignition coils and ignition coils bolts (except the rear lower ignition coil bolt) to the valve rocker arm cover, if removed.

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




2. Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor harness bracket and the ECT sensor harness bracket bolt to the valve rocker arm cover.

Notice: This bolt is a self-tapping bolt. If installing this bolt into a new component, installation of the bolt may be difficult. Ensure that the bolt is not over-torqued during the initial installation (thread cutting). Failure to limit torque can lead to bolt failure.

Important: Ensure the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor harness bracket is positioned away from the ignition coil. Incorrect positioning will prevent installation of the the spark plug wire onto the ignition coil.


3. Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor harness bracket bolt to the valve rocker arm cover.

Tighten the ECT sensor harness bracket bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

4. If valve rocker arm cover gasket was removed from the valve rocker arm cover, install a NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket.




5. Install the valve rocker arm cover with gasket.




6. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




7. Install the ECT sensor into the cylinder head.

Tighten the ECT sensor to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

8. Connect the ECT sensor harness retainer into the ECT sensor harness bracket.




9. Install the ignition coil wiring harness bracket to the valve rocker arm cover.

Notice: This bolt is a self-tapping bolt. If installing this bolt into a new component, installation of the bolt may be difficult. Ensure that the bolt is not over-torqued during the initial installation (thread cutting). Failure to limit torque can lead to bolt failure.

10. Install the ignition coil wiring harness bracket bolt to the valve rocker arm cover.

Tighten the ignition coil wiring harness bracket bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




11. Install the ignition coil wiring harness to the ignition coils.
12. Install the ignition coil wiring harness to the valve rocker arm cover.
13. Install the ignition coil wiring harness to the ignition coil wiring harness bracket.