Left Side Cover
REMOVAL1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the resonator assemble and air inlet hose.
3. Disconnect injector connectors and un-clip the injector harness.
4. Route injector harness in front of cylinder head cover.
5. Disconnect the left side breather tube and remove the breather tube.
6. Remove the cylinder head cover mounting bolts.
7. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers may occur.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow other components including the wire harness to rest on or against the cylinder head cover. Prolonged contact with other objects may wear a hole in the engine cylinder head cover.
1. Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
Fig. 54
2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all studs are in the correct location shown in (Fig. 54).
3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Install left side breather and connect breather tube.
5. Connect injector electrical connectors and injector harness retaining clips.
6. Install the resonator and air inlet hose.
7. Connect negative cable to battery.