Valve Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





A steel-backed silicone gasket is used with the cylinder head cover (Fig. 10). This gasket can be used again.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Disconnect closed ventilation system and evaporation control system from cylinder head cover.
3. Remove cylinder head cover bolts, cover and gasket. The gasket may be used again.

INSTALLATION
A steel-backed silicone gasket is used with the cylinder head cover (Fig. 10). This gasket can be used again.
1. Position the cylinder head cover gasket onto the head rail.
2. Position the cylinder head cover onto the gasket and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (95 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install closed crankcase ventilation system and evaporation control system.
4. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
5. Start engine and check for leaks.