Valve Cover

Valve Cover





Valve Cover (View 1 of 2)









Valve Cover (View 2 of 2)









Removal

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to Ignition System.

3. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose from the valve cover.

4. Remove the 4 engine cover studs.

5. Detach the 3 wire harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.

6. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

7. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.

8. Disconnect the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.

9. Detach the 2 high-voltage wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs.

10. Remove the oil level indicator.

11. Remove the 14 valve cover retainers, the valve cover and gasket.

Installation

1. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

2. NOTE: The valve cover must be secured within 4 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown.





3. NOTE: Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket, if necessary.

Install the valve cover, gasket and retainers.

- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





4. Install the oil level indicator.

5. Attach the 2 high-voltage wiring harness retainers to the valve cover studs.

6. Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector.

7. Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.

8. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.

9. Attach the 3 wire harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.

10. Install the 4 engine cover studs.

11. Connect the crankcase vent hose to the valve cover.

12. Install the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to Ignition System.