Engine Valley Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Valley Cover ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Gently pry up the rubber grommets.
3. Disconnect the knock sensor wire harness electrical connectors.
4. Remove the knock sensors.
5. Remove the engine valley cover bolts.
6. Remove the engine valley cover and gasket.
7. Discard the engine valley cover gasket.
8. Remove the knock sensor oil seals (1) from the cover (2).
9. Clean and inspect the engine valley cover.
Installation Procedure
Important: All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
1. Install NEW knock sensor oil seals (1) into the valley cover (2).
Lubricate the seal surfaces with clean engine oil.
2. Install the engine valley cover and NEW gasket,
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the engine valley cover bolts.
Tighten the engine valley cover bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the knock sensors.
Tighten the knock sensors to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the knock sensor wire harness electrical connectors.
6. Install the rubber grommets into the valley cover.
7. Install the intake manifold.