Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Cylinder head cover, removing and installing

Removing
- Remove engine cover.





- Remove air cleaner cover - arrow -.





- Remove bolts - arrow -.
- Disengage Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 - 1 - from air duct - 2 -.
- Remove both screws - arrow - for air duct - 2 -.





- Remove crankcase breather line - 2 -.
- Remove crankcase breather hose at cylinder head cover.
- Remove line - 1 - on secondary air combination valve on cylinder head cover and heat shield - 3 -.
- Move secondary air line slightly to one side.





- Remove Ground (GND) wire - 2 -
- Disconnect connectors - 3 -
- Move wiring clear.
- Pull out ignition coils - 1 -
- Release 2 retaining clips for top section of toothed belt guard.





- Loosen nuts - arrows - on cylinder head cover and remove cylinder head cover.

Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Note:
^ Replace gaskets and sealing rings.
^ Replace cylinder head cover gaskets if damaged.





- Apply a small quantity of sealant AMV 174 004 01 to sides of joints - arrows - on upper sealing surface of cylinder head.





- Apply a small quantity of sealant AMV 174 004 01 to sides of joints - arrows - on upper sealing surface of cylinder head.
- Tighten inner nuts for cylinder head cover, then tighten outer nuts in diagonal sequence.
- Ensure that top section of toothed belt guard is seated correctly.

Tightening torques: