Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine sight shield.
2. Loosen the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.





4. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer from the ignition coil electrical connector (2).
5. Disconnect the ignition coil harness electrical connector (2).
6. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector (3).





7. Important: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.

Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.





8. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.

Important: The valve rocker arm cover gasket may be reused if not removed from the valve rocker arm cover.

10. Replace the valve rocker arm cover gasket if it is cut or damaged.
11. Clean and inspect the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket, if necessary.
2. Install the valve rocker arm cover.





3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts in sequence using 2 passes as shown.
1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
2. Tighten the bolts a final pass to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





4. Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.





5. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector (3).
6. Connect the ignition coil harness electrical connector (2).
7. Install the CPA retainer to the ignition coil electrical connector (2).





8. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
9. Tighten the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
Tighten the clamps to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
10. Install the engine sight shield.