Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the two crankcase vent hoses from the valve rocker arm cover.





3. Remove the two ignition coils (4) and secondary spark plug wires from the valve rocker arm cover.
4. Remove the six valve cover bolts (1).





5. Remove the valve rocker arm cover (2) from the cylinder head.
6. Remove the valve rocker arm cover gasket (1) and seals (3) from the valve cover.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the new valve rocker arm cover gasket (1) to the valve rocker arm cover (2).
2. Install the new valve rocker arm cover seals (3) to the valve rocker arm cover (2).





3. Install the valve rocker arm cover to the cylinder head.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Secure the valve rocker arm cover with the six bolts (1).
Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.)
5. Install the two ignition coils and the secondary spark plug wires to the valve rocker arm cover.
6. Install the two crankcase vent hoses to the valve rocker arm cover.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.