Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Right)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the PCV tube from the air cleaner outlet duct and the valve rocker arm cover.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs for the right side of the engine. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement (4.3L) or Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement (2.2L).
3. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement.





4. Unfasten the heater hose retainer above the valve rocker arm cover.
5. Move and secure the heater hoses aside.





6. Remove the bolt (3) holding the engine wiring harness bracket to the generator.
7. Disconnect the Crankcase Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (2).
8. Move and secure the engine wiring harness aside.
9. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right).
10. Clean all sealing surfaces and the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Right).
2. Position the engine wiring harness.
3. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the engine wiring harness and the bolt (3) to the generator mounting bracket.

^ Tighten the engine wiring harness bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Position the heater hoses.
6. Install the heater hoses in the retainer above the valve rocker arm cover.
7. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement.





8. Connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs for the right side of the engine. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement (4.3L) or Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement (2.2L).
9. Install the PCV tube to the air cleaner outlet duct and the valve rocker arm cover.