Valve Cover: Service and Repair

VALVE COVER
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the spark plug cover bolts and cover.





4. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
5. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.
6. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
7. Disconnect the vacuum line.
8. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.





9. Remove the valve cover nuts.
10. Remove the valve cover washers.
11. Remove the valve cover.





12. Remove the valve cover gasket from the valve cover.

Installation Procedure
1. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the rear valve cover to cylinder head seal.





2. Install the new valve cover gasket to the valve cover.
3. Install the valve cover.
4. Install the valve cover washers.





5. Install the valve cover nuts.
- Tighten the valve cover nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
6. Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
7. Connect the CMP sensor connector.
8. Install the spark plug cover.
9. Install the spark plug cover bolts.
- Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
10. Install the oil filler cap.





11. Connect the vacuum line.
12. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
13. Connect the breather tube to the valve cover.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.