Valve Cover - RH

Valve Cover - RH





RH Ignition Wires, RH Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors and PCV Tube










RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Electrical Connector, Engine Wiring Harness Retainers and Engine Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt










RH Valve Cover and Gasket









Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the PCV tube.

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

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

5. Disconnect the RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.

6. Disconnect the 6 wiring harness retainers from the RH 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) solenoid.
NOTE: The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
Loosen the 10 fasteners and remove the RH 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) solenoid.
Position the RH 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 6 wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover.

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

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

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

7. Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings.