Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct (1).





3. Remove the resonator.





4. Remove the resonator bracket.





5. Remove the radiator outlet pipe.
6. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
7. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.





8. Clean the sealing surface on the cylinder head and the valve rocker arm cover.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the valve rocker arm cover.
2. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Install the resonator bracket.
4. Install the resonator nuts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the radiator outlet pipe.





6. Install the resonator.





7. Install the air cleaner outlet duct (1).
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).