Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left)

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the breather tube at the air cleaner outlet duct.





2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
3. Partially drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.





5. Important: The PCV orifice is part of the valve cover and cannot be removed. If damaged, replace the valve cover.

Remove the PCV valve hose assembly from the valve rocker arm cover.





6. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.





7. Important: A/C compressor and bracket removal is not necessary.

Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
8. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.
9. Discard the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.





10. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.





11. Remove the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
12. Discard the valve rocker arm cover gasket.





13. Clean the valve rocker arm cover in cleaning solvent.
14. Dry the valve rocker arm cover with compressed air.
15. Inspect the valve rocker arm cover for the following:
^ Damage to the PCV orifice or grommet (1)
^ Damage to the bolt holes (2) A damaged valve rocker arm cover may interfere with the valve rocker arms.
^ Damage to the exterior of the valve rocker arm cover (3)
^ Gouges or damage to the sealing surface (4)
^ Damage to the oil fill tube grommet (5)
^ Restrictions to the ventilation system passages

Installation Procedure





1. Important: Do not reuse the valve cover gasket or the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets.

Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.
2. Install the NEW valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets into the valve rocker arm cover.





3. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.





4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
^ Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





5. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
6. Fill the cooling system.
7. Install the PCV valve hose assembly to the valve rocker arm cover.





8. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.





9. Install air cleaner outlet duct.





10. Connect the breather tube to the air cleaner outlet duct.