Engine Valley Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Valley Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.
2. Remove the valley cover bolts (506).
3. Remove the valley cover (555) and gasket (556).
4. Remove the O-ring seals (537) from the cover.




5. Remove the oil pressure sensor (706) and washer (707), as required.

Installation Procedure





Important: All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

1. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
2. Install the O-ring seals (537) to the cover (555).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the cover (555), gasket (556), and bolts (506).

Tighten the manifold bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




4. Apply sealant to the threads of the sensor. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
5. Install the oil pressure sensor (706) and sealing washer (707).

Tighten the sensor to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

6. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.