Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Right)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement- RightRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the engine sight shield.
2. Loosen the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
4. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer from the ignition coil electrical connector (2).
5. Disconnect the ignition coil harness electrical connector (2).
6. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector (3).
Important: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.
7. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs and ignition coils.
8. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
Important: The valve rocker arm cover gasket may be reused if not removed from the valve rocker arm cover.
10. Replace the valve rocker arm cover gasket if it is cut or damaged.
11. Clean and inspect the valve rocker arm cover.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket if the gasket was removed from the rocker arm cover.
2. Install the valve rocker arm cover.
3. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts in sequence using two passes as shown.
4.1. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts a first pass to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
4.2. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts a final pass to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
Important: Fully install the spark plug wire by pushing on the exposed end of the spark plug boot. Do not push the spark plug wire on the spark plug by using the metal heat shield.
5. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs and ignition coils.
6. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector (3).
7. Connect the ignition coil harness electrical connector (2).
8. Install the CPA retainer to the ignition coil electrical connector (2).
9. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
10. Tighten the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
- Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
11. Install the engine sight shield.