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Valve Cover RH






Valve Cover RH
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
For additional information, refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe T-Connector Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe T-Connector
For additional information, refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH
For additional information, refer to Fuel Rail RH Fuel Rail RH













Installation






CAUTION: Use only a plastic scraper when removing the sealing material.

CAUTION: Use lint free cloth.

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of corrosion and foreign material.

CAUTION: Installation of the valve cover and tightening must be carried out within 7 minutes of applying the sealant.

NOTE:
Apply two beads of silicone gasket sealant (Loctite 5901) as shown on the illustration. The application of the sealant must be 1.5mm diameter 12mm long. Install the valve cover immediately after applying the sealant. The cover should be fitted directly to the head without smearing the sealant or the seals.
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.





Special Service Tool




Valve Cover Alignment Tool, 303-1446





NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.

Torque to: 13 Nm