Removal and Installation

IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove engine cover. Exploded View.
2.Remove air cleaner case and air duct (RH and LH). Exploded View.
3.Remove intake manifold collector. Exploded View.
4.Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover.
5.Remove PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover, if necessary.
6.Remove camshaft position sensor and exhaust valve timing control position sensor.
7.Remove oil filler cap from rocker cover, if necessary.
8.Remove ignition coil.

CAUTION:
Never shock ignition coil.





9.Loosen bolts in reverse order shown in the figure.





10.Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.

INSTALLATION






1.Apply liquid gasket to the position shown in the figure with the following procedure:





Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to


Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.
a.Refer to figure (E) to apply liquid gasket to joint part of camshaft bracket (No.1) (1) and cylinder head.
b.Refer to figure (H) to apply liquid gasket in 90 degrees to figure.
2.Install rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
3.Install rocker cover.
- Check that rocker cover gasket does not drop from the installation groove of rocker cover.





4.Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.





1st step: 2.0 Nm (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)


2nd step: 8.3 Nm (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
5.Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.