Valve Cover Removal/Installation - LH

VALVE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - LH, 3.0L

LH Valve Cover (View 1 of 3)










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LH Valve Cover (View 3 of 3)










Removal

CAUTION:During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
1. Remove the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. See - Service and Repair.

2. Detach the upper radiator hose from the 2 retainers on the cooling fan shroud and position the hose aside.

3. Detach the 2 wiring retainers from the valve cover.

4. Detach the 2 wiring retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.

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

6. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

7. Remove the 8 bolts, 6 stud bolts and the valve cover.

- Remove and discard the gasket.

8. Remove the 5 bolts, 8 stud bolts and the valve cover.

- Remove and discard the gasket.

NOTE:Inspect the crankcase ventilation tube and valve cover sealing area. If either a new valve cover or crankcase ventilation tube is required, both components must be installed new.

Installation





1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.

NOTE:If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.






2. Position the valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts.

- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.

3. Connect the HO2S electrical connector.

4. Connect the VCT electrical connector.

5. Attach the 2 wiring retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.

6. Attach the 2 wiring retainers to the valve cover.

7. Attach the upper radiator hose to the 2 retainers on the cooling fan shroud.

8. Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. See - Service and Repair.