Valve Cover: Service and Repair

COVER-CYLINDER HEAD

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect ignition coil connector (1).
3. Remove ignition coil retaining bolts (3).





4. Remove ignition coil (1).





5. Remove cylinder head cover retaining bolts.





6. Remove cylinder head cover (1).

NOTE: The gasket (2) 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 engine cylinder head cover. Prolonged contact with other objects may wear a hole in the cylinder head cover.

1. Clean cylinder head cover (1) and both sealing surfaces (1,4,). Inspect and replace gasket (2) as necessary.
2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all double ended studs (3) are in the correct location.





3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs to 8 Nm (70 inch lbs.). Begin torque sequence in the middle of head cover and torque bolts moving outward in a crisscross pattern from top to bottom.





4. Before installing coil(s), apply dielectric grease to inside of spark plug boots (1).
5. Install ignition coils.





6. Torque fasteners (3) to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
7. Connect, ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
8. Install PCV hose.
9. Connect battery negative cable.