Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube from the air cleaner outlet duct and rocker arm cover.




3. Remove the ignition coil assembly.




4. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
5. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.




6. Remove and discard the rocker cover gasket (1).




7. Remove the oil fill cap from the oil fill tube.
8. DO NOT remove the oil fill tube, unless replacement is necessary due to signs of leakage.
9. Clean and inspect the valve rocker arm cover.

Installation Procedure

Important:

* All gasket surfaces should be free of oil and other foreign material during assembly.

* DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.

* The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.

* If the oil fill tube has been removed from the rocker arm cover, install a NEW fill tube during assembly.




1. Lubricate the O-ring seal of the NEW oil fill tube with clean engine oil, if removed.
2. Insert the NEW oil fill tube into the rocker arm cover, if necessary.
Rotate the tube clockwise until locked in the proper position.
3. Install the oil fill cap into the tube.
Rotate the cap clockwise until locked in the proper position.




4. Install a NEW gasket (1) into the valve rocker cover lip.




5. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Tighten the rocker arm cover bolts.

Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




7. Install the ignition coil assembly.
8. Install the PCV tube to the air cleaner outlet duct and rocker arm cover.




9. Install the engine sight shield.