Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Disconnect the PCV tube from the air cleaner outlet duct,
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the throttle body.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.





4. Remove the PCV valve hose assembly from the valve rocker arm cover.
5. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) gauge sensor.
6. Partially drain the engine coolant.
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet.





8. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe from the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold.

IMPORTANT: A/C compressor and bracket removal is not necessary.





9. Remove the bolts and the valve rocker arm cover.
10. Clean all sealing surfaces.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the valve rocker arm cover and bolts.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe into the intake and exhaust manifolds.
2.1. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe intake manifold nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2.2. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe exhaust manifold nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
2.3. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe clamp bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet.
4. Fill the cooling system.
5. Install the PCV valve hose assembly to the valve rocker arm cover.
6. Connect the ECT gauge sensor.





7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the throttle body.
9. Connect the PCV tube to the air cleaner outlet duct,