Valve Cover: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then isolate cable end with electrical tape, or equivalent.
2. Remove power steering hose hold-down brackets.
3. Disconnect spark plug wires and wire clips. Mark wires for installation reference.
4. Disconnect breather tube from cover, then PCV valve.

Fig. 12 Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Loosening Sequence:

5. Using bolt loosening sequence shown, remove cylinder head cover bolts in two steps.
6. Carefully pry cylinder head cover from cylinder head.
7. Remove cylinder head cover gasket, then discard.
8. Reverse procedure to install, noting following:
a. Apply a coat of silicone sealant to new cylinder head cover gasket.

Fig. 13 Cylinder Head Sealant Application:

b. Apply silicone sealant to cylinder head as shown.

Fig. 14 Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence:

c. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts in sequence in two steps to 52-69 in lb.