Valve Cover LH
Valve Cover LH
Service Repair No - 12.29.43
Special Service Tools:
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air intake resonator.
3. Recover the A/C refrigerant.
CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
NOTE: Supercharged engine graphic shown.
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor low pressure line.
^ Remove the Allen bolt.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
5. Remove the oil level indicator and tube.
6. Remove the purge valve assembly.
7. Position the coolant hoses aside for access.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Remove the 3 nuts.
^ Disconnect the 2 heater coolant hoses.
^ Position the coolant hose assembly aside for access.
8. Remove the engine cover mounting bracket.
^ Release the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.
WARNING: Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
9. Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel line.
^ Release the clip.
^ Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
10. Remove the ignition coil-on-plug.
11. Remove the remaining ignition coil-on-plugs.
12. Release the engine wiring harness.
^ Release the 4 clips.
13. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil solenoid electrical connector.
14. Disconnect the valve cover breather hose.
NOTE: Note the fitted position of the retaining bolts prior to removal.
15. Remove the valve cover assembly.
^ Remove the 14 valve cover retaining bolts.
16. Remove and discard the valve cover gaskets.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
17. Remove the oil filler pipe.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Installation
1. Install the oil filler pipe.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.
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.
^ Complete the tightening sequence as illustrated.
^ Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs).
6. Connect the VCT oil solenoid electrical connector.
CAUTION: Lubricate the new seals with clean refrigerant oil.
7. Connect the A/C compressor low pressure line.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.
^ Tighten the Allen bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs).
8. Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Secure the clip.
9. Attach the engine wiring harness to the retaining bracket.
10. Install the engine cover mounting bracket.
^ Secure the KS electrical connector.
11. Install the coolant hoses.
^ Connect the heater coolant hoses.
^ Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs).
12. Install the purge valve assembly.
13. Install the ignition coil-on-plug.
14. Install the remaining ignition coil-on-plugs.
15. Install the oil level indicator and tube.
16. Install the air intake resonator.
17. Recharge the A/C system.
18. Connect the battery ground cable.