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Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left)



Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine sight cover.
2. Remove the spark plug wires.
3. Remove the ignition coils.
4. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
5. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.





6. Remove the gasket (1) from the rocker cover.
7. Discard the OLD gasket.

Installation Procedure

Important:
^ All gasket surfaces should be free of oil a/or other foreign material during assembly.
^ DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
^ The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.
^ If the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve grommet has been removed from the rocker cover, install a NEW grommet during assembly.





1. Install a NEW rocker cover gasket (1) into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.





2. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.
3. Install new rocker arm cover grommets, if necessary.

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

Install the rocker arm cover bolts.
^ Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
5. Install the ignition coils.
6. Install the spark plug wires.
7. Install the engine sight cover.