Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Cylinder head cover, removing and installing

Removing





- Remove engine cover (arrows).





- Remove air cleaner cover (arrow).





- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Disengage EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80- -1- from air duct -2-.
- Remove both screws (arrows) for air duct -2-.





- Remove crankcase breather line -2-.
- Remove crankcase breather hose at cylinder head cover.
- Remove line -1- on secondary air combination valve on cylinder head cover and heat shield -3-.
- Move secondary air line slightly to one side.





- Remove Ground wire -2-.
- Disconnect connectors -3-.
- Move wiring clear.
- Pull out ignition coils -1-.
- Release 2 retaining clips for top section of toothed belt guard.





- Loosen nuts (arrows) on cylinder head cover and remove cylinder head cover.

Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Note:
^ Replace gaskets and sealing rings.
^ Replace cylinder head cover gaskets if damaged.





- Apply a small quantity of sealant AMV 174 004 01 to sides of joints (arrows) on upper sealing surface of cylinder head.





- Apply a small quantity of sealant AMV 174 004 01 to sides of joints (arrows) on upper sealing surface of cylinder head.
- First tighten inner nuts for cylinder head cover, then tighten outer nuts in diagonal sequence.
- Ensure that top section of toothed belt guard is seated correctly.

Tightening torques

Tightening Torques: