Valve Cover: Service and Repair

COVER(S)-CYLINDER HEAD

REMOVAL
LEFT





1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable located in trunk.





2. Remove upper intake manifold.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition coils (1) and





4. Remove ground strap from cylinder head cover stud (1) and disconnect capacitor connector (2). Reposition electrical harness.
5. Disconnect electrical harness retaining clips from cylinder head cover studs. Reposition electrical harness.





6. Remove make up air hose.
7. Remove fastener attaching ignition coil capacitor.
8. Remove ignition coils (1).





9. Loosen all cylinder head cover fasteners (1&2).

NOTE: Cylinder head cover attaching bolts are captured to the cover.

CAUTION: Make certain the double ended studs (1) in the center of the cylinder head cover are loose before attempting to remove cover.

10. Remove cylinder head cover.

RIGHT





1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.





2. Remove upper intake manifold.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition coils (1) and





4. Disconnect capacitor electrical connector (2).
5. Remove PCV hose from cylinder head cover grommet.
6. Remove ground strap from cylinder head cover stud (1).
7. Disconnect electrical harness retaining clips from cylinder head cover studs. Reposition electrical harness.
8. Remove fastener attaching ignition coil capacitor.
9. Remove ignition coils.





10. Remove foam insulator (1).





11. Loosen all cylinder head cover fasteners.

NOTE: Cylinder head cover attaching bolts are captured to the cover.

CAUTION: Make certain the double ended studs in the center of the cylinder head cover are loose before attempting to remove cover.

12. Remove cylinder head cover.

INSTALLATION
LEFT





1. Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gaskets (1&2) as necessary.





2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all double-ended studs are in the correct locations.
3. Tighten cylinder head cover attaching bolts and double-ended studs to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).





4. Install ignition coils (1).





5. Install ignition coil capacitor (2) and fastener.
6. Install ground strap (1) to cylinder head cover stud.
7. Connect all electrical connectors and harness clips.
8. Connect make up air hose.
9. Install upper intake manifold.





10. Connect negative battery (1) cable.

RIGHT





1. Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gaskets (1 & 2) as necessary.





2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all double-ended studs are in the correct locations.
3. Tighten cylinder head cover attaching bolts and double-ended studs to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).





4. Install ignition coils (1).





5. Install ignition coil capacitor (2) and fastener.
6. Connect ground strap (1) to cylinder head cover stud.
7. Connect PCV hose to cylinder head cover grommet.
8. Connect all electrical connectors and harness clips.





9. Install foam insulator (1)on top of cylinder head cover (2).
10. Install upper intake manifold.





11. Connect negative battery (1) cable.