Removal And Installation

IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove intake manifold. Exploded View.
2. Remove ignition coil.

CAUTION:
- Handle ignition coil carefully and avoid impacts.
- Never disassemble.





3. Remove spark plug using suitable tool.

CAUTION:
Never drop or shock it.
4. Remove ground cable (RH).
5. Support the bottom surface of engine using a transmission jack, and then remove the engine mounting bracket and insulator (RH). Exploded View.
6. Remove fuel tube protector.
7. Disconnect PCV valve hose from PCV valve.
8. Remove oil filler cap.
9. Remove rocker cover.





Arrow Indicates Engine Front

- Loosen bolts in reverse order shown.

NOTE:
13 and 14 shown are used to tighten the fuel tube protector.
10. Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
11. Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and front cover.

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

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Never drop or shock spark plug.





- Checking and adjusting spark plug gap is not required between change intervals.
- If spark plug tip is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.










- Never use wire brush for cleaning spark plug.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the rocker cover with the following procedure.





a. Install the rocker cover gasket to the rocker cover.
- Check for damage or foreign material.
- Make sure that it is securely inserted in the mounting groove of rocker cover.
- For the two bolt holes shown, push the gasket into the boss for the rocker cover bolt hole to prevent it from falling.









b. Apply liquid gasket to the position shown.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Recommended Chemical Products And Sealants
2. Install rocker cover to the cylinder head.

CAUTION:
Make sure the gasket is not dropped.
3. Install rocker cover.





Arrow Indicates Engine Front

- Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown.


4. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.