Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Camshaft Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design))Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design)).
2. Remove the battery box cover.




3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) from the intake and exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valves.
4. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the engine harness clips (4) from the cover.
6. Reposition the engine wiring harness out of the way.




7. Remove the fuel feed line retainers (1, 2) from the engine brackets.




8. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
9. Remove the camshaft cover.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

1. Install the camshaft cover and bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





2. Install the feed line retainers (1, 2) to the engine brackets.




3. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Position the engine wiring harness and install the clips (4) to the cover.
5. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) to the intake and exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valves.




6. Install the battery box cover.
7. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (1st Design))Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design) (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (2nd Design)).