Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left
REMOVAL1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner box and the intake duct.
4. Remove the PCV valve and the upper oil fill tube.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt.
6. Loosen the A/C compressor bracket bolts and slide forward.
7. Remove the EGR tube.
8. Remove the spark plug wires.
9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
10. Remove the valve rocker arm cover and gasket.
11. Clean all traces of old gasket from the valve rocker arm cover and cylinder head.
12. Inspect the valve rocker arm cover sealing surface for distortion and damage. Replace the valve rocker arm cover if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the valve rocker arm cover and new gasket.
2. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
^ Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
3. Install the spark plug wires.
4. Install the EGR tube.
5. Install the A/C compressor bracket bolts.
6. Install the accessory drive belt.
7. Install the PCV valve and the upper oil fill tube.
8. Install the air cleaner box and the intake duct.
9. Install the engine cover.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.