Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Camshaft Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the intake manifold cover studs.




3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Reposition the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose clamp.
5. Remove the PCV hose from the cover.
6. Disconnect the intake (1) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors.




7. Remove the engine harness clip (1) from the cam cover.




8. Remove the engine harness bracket (1) from the intake manifold cover stud.




9. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve electrical connector (1).
10. Remove the engine harness clip (2) from the EVAP purge solenoid bracket.
11. Remove the engine harness clips (3, 4) from the cam cover.
12. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair) .




13. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
14. 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 ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Install the engine harness clips (3, 4) to the cam cover.
4. Install the engine harness clip (2) to the EVAP purge solenoid bracket.
5. Connect the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve electrical connector (1).




6. Install the engine harness bracket (1) to the intake manifold cover stud.




7. Install the engine harness clip (1) to the cam cover.




8. Connect the intake (1) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors.
9. Install the PCV hose from the cover.
10. Position the PCV hose clamp.
11. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement (Service and Repair) .




12. Install the intake manifold cover studs.

Tighten the studs to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

13. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .