Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the engine sight shield, if required. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (3).
3. Disconnect the ignition coil main electrical connector (4).
4. Reposition the engine harness, if necessary.




5. Remove the spark plug wires (724) from the ignition coils.

1. Twist each plug wire 1/2 turn.
2. Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.

6. Remove the ignition coil bracket bolts (720).
7. Remove the ignition coil and bracket assembly (719).




8. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) foul air hose from the intake manifold and valve rocker arm cover.




9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts and cover.




10. Remove and discard the old the gasket (504) from the valve rocker arm cover.
11. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets, if cut or damaged.

Installation Procedure

Note:
* All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
* DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
* The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.




1. Install a NEW gasket (504) into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.




2. Install NEW valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets, if necessary.
3. Install the valve rocker arm cover and bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the rocker arm cover bolts and grommets.

Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




5. Install the PCV foul air hose to the intake manifold and valve rocker arm cover.




6. Apply threadlock to the threads of the ignition coil bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Specifications).
7. Install the ignition coil and bracket assembly (719).
8. Install the ignition coil bracket bolts (720).

Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

9. Install the spark plug wires (724) from the ignition coils.




10. Position the engine harness, if necessary.
11. Connect the ignition coil main electrical connector (4).
12. Install the CPA retainer (3).
13. Install the engine sight shield, if required. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).