Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Camshaft Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the camshaft cover.

* The fuel injector (1)
* The heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (2)
* The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (3)




4. Remove the camshaft cover ground wire bolt (1) from the cover.
5. Remove the ground wire from the cover.




6. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
7. Remove the camshaft cover from the cylinder head.
8. Remove and discard the seals from the camshaft cover. Do not reuse the seals.
9. Clean and inspect the cylinder head sealing surface.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW camshaft cover seal into the camshaft cover groove.
2. Install NEW ignition coil seals into the camshaft cover grooves.
3. Place the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the camshaft cover bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




5. Position the ground wire to the camshaft cover. Ensure that the anti rotation tab is seated against the cover.
6. Install the camshaft ground wire bolt (1) to the cover and tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




7. Install the following electrical connectors to the camshaft cover.

* The fuel injector (1)
* The HO2S (2)
* The ECT sensor (3)

8. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).