Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Cylinder Head Cover Removal1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Remove the six ignition coils.
3. Remove the three bolts (A) securing the harness holder, and remove the dipstick (B).
4. Remove the bolt (A) securing the power steering hose bracket.
5. Remove the two bolts (B) securing the harness holder.
6. Remove the breather hose (C).
7. Remove the cylinder head covers.
Cylinder Head Cover Installation
1. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
2. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the cylinder head covers (B).
3. Visually check the spark plug seals for damage.
4. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
5. Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step tighten all of the bolts, in sequence, 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-cm, 8.7 ft. lbs.) (front cover shown).
6. Install the breather hose (A).
7. Tighten the two bolts (B) securing the harness holder.
8. Tighten the bolts (C) securing the power steering hose bracket.
9. Tighten the three bolts (A) securing the harness holder, and install the dipstick (B).
10. Install the six ignition coils.
11. Install the intake manifold.