Removal And Installation

IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the following parts:
- Engine cover: Exploded View.
- Air cleaner case and air duct (RH and LH): Exploded View.
- Intake manifold collector: Exploded View.
2.Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover.





3.Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and exhaust valve timing control position sensor. (bank 1 and bank 2)






CAUTION:
- Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
- Never place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
4.Remove PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover, if necessary.
5.Remove oil filler cap from rocker cover, if necessary.
6.Remove ignition coil.

CAUTION:
Never shock ignition coil.
7.Remove harness clips on the rocker cover.





8.Loosen mounting bolts using a power tool in reverse order shown in the figure.





9.Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
10.Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).

CAUTION:
Never scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.

INSTALLATION






1.Apply liquid gasket to the position shown in the figure with the following procedure:





Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant or equivalent. Refer toRecommended Chemical Products And Sealants.

a.Refer to figure (E) to apply liquid gasket to joint part of camshaft bracket (No. 1) (1) and cylinder head.
b.Refer to figure (H) to apply liquid gasket in 90 degrees to figure.
2.Install rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
3.Install rocker cover.
- Check if rocker cover gasket is not dropped from the installation groove of rocker cover.





4.Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.









5.Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.