Valve Cover - LH

Valve Cover - LH





PCV Tube and LH Ignition Wires










LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Electrical Connector and Engine Wiring Harness Retainers










LH Valve Cover and Gasket









Removal

1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.

2. Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the crankcase ventilation tube.

3. Disconnect the 4 LH ignition wires from the 4 LH ignition coils.

4. Disconnect the 4 LH ignition wire retainers from the valve cover.

5. Disconnect the LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoid electrical connector.

6. Disconnect the 2 wiring harness retainers from the front and the 3 wiring harness retainers from the top of the LH valve cover.

7. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTICE: When removing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoid.
NOTE: The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
Loosen the 10 fasteners and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

- Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.


Installation

1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.






2. NOTICE: When installing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoid.
Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the 10 fasteners in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).






3. Connect the 3 wiring harness retainers to the top and the 2 wiring harness retainers to the front of the LH valve cover.

4. Connect the LH VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) solenoid electrical connector.

5. Connect the 4 LH ignition wire retainers to the valve cover.

6. Connect the 4 LH ignition wires to the 4 LH ignition coils.

7. Position the crankcase ventilation tube and connect the quick connect couplings.

8. Install the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe.