Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Removal ProcedureCaution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the two crankcase vent hoses from the valve rocker-arm cover.
3. Remove the two ignition coils (4) and the secondary spark plug wires from the valve rocker-arm cover.
4. Remove the six valve cover bolts (1).
5. Remove the valve rocker-arm cover (2) from the cylinder head.
6. Remove the valve rocker-arm cover gasket (1) and the seals (3) from the valve cover.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new gasket (1) to the valve rocker-arm cover (2).
2. Install the new seals (3) to the valve rocker-arm cover (2).
3. Install the valve rocker-arm cover to the cylinder head.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Secure the valve rocker-arm cover with the six bolts (1).
Tighten the valve rocker-arm cover bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).
5. Install the two ignition coils and the secondary spark plug wires to the valve rocker-arm cover.
6. Install the two crankcase vent hoses to the valve rocker-arm cover.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.