Valve Cover - LH

Valve Cover - LH













Removal

1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

2. Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Ignition System.

3. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Oil Level Indicator and Tube.

4. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the intake manifold.

5. Remove the PCV tube.

6. Disconnect the LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector and detach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.

7. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.

8. Disconnect the LH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

9. Remove the 2 nuts and position the power steering reservoir and bracket aside.

10. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

Loosen the 10 fasteners and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.

- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

- Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

Installation

1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.





2. Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





3. Install the power steering reservoir and bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. Connect the LH CMP electrical connector.

5. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.

6. Connect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector and attach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.

7. Install the PCV tube.

8. Connect the EVAP tube to the intake manifold.

9. Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Oil Level Indicator and Tube.

10. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Ignition System.

11. Install the ACL assembly and output pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.