Valve Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





NOTE: A steel backed silicon gasket is used with the cylinder head cover (Fig. 12). This gasket can be used again.

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires form the spark plugs and set aside.
3. Disconnect closed ventilation system and evaporation control system from cylinder head cover.
4. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.

CLEANING
1. Clean cylinder head cover gasket surface.
2. Clean head rail, if necessary

INSPECTION
1. Inspect cover for distortion and straighten, if necessary.
2. Check the gasket for use in head cover installation. If damaged, use a new gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. The cylinder head cover gasket can be used again. Install the gasket onto the head rail.
2. Position the cylinder head cover onto the gasket. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (95 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install closed crankcase ventilation system and evaporation control system.
4. Connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
5. Connect the negative cable to the battery.