Valve Cover RH

Valve Cover RH

Service Repair No - 12.29.44

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the ignition coil-on-plug.
3. Remove the remaining ignition coil-on-plugs.
4. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) line.





5. Release the engine wiring harness from the valve cover.
^ Remove the 2 nuts.
^ Release the 4 clips.
^ Position the engine cover mounting bracket aside.





6. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil solenoid electrical connector.





NOTE: Note the fitted position of the retaining bolts prior to removal.

7. Remove the valve cover assembly.
^ Remove the 14 valve cover retaining bolts.
^ Remove the engine cover bracket.





8. Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
9. Remove the valve cover plug aperture seals.





NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

10. Remove the PCV valve.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





Installation
1. Install the PCV valve.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.
^ Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs).
2. Install new valve cover plug aperture gaskets.
3. Install a new valve cover gasket.

NOTE: Apply two beads of silicone gasket sealant as shown on the illustration. The application of the sealant must be 3 mm diameter 12 mm long. Install the valve cover immediately after applying the sealant. The cover should be fitted directly to the head without smearing the sealant or the seals.

4. Install the valve cover.
^ Clean the component mating faces.





5. Install the valve cover retaining bolts.
^ Install valve cover retaining bolts to their position previously noted.
^ Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs).
^ Complete the tightening sequence as illustrated.





6. Connect the VCT oil solenoid electrical connector.
7. Install the ignition coil-on-plugs.
8. Install the remaining ignition coil-on-plugs.
9. Install the engine wiring harness.
^ Secure the clips.
^ Install the engine cover mounting bracket.
^ Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs).
10. Connect the PCV line.
11. Connect the battery ground cable.