Valve Cover - LH
Valve Cover - LH
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold.
2. Disconnect the LH spark plug wire holders.
3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the valve cover studs.
4. Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector.
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the 5 stud bolts.
6. NOTE: To prevent stretching the valve cover gasket, loosen silicone gasket and sealant from the cylinder head by sliding a flat knife between the valve cover gasket and cylinder head.
Remove the valve cover.
7. Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
8. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE: To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep.
Clean the LH valve cover gasket mating surfaces.
Installation
1. Install a new valve cover gasket.
2. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a drop of silicone gasket and sealant at the 4 cylinder block-to-cylinder head seams.
3. Install the valve cover.
^ Tighten the 3 bolts and the 5 stud bolts in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
4. Connect the PCV valve electrical connector.
5. Connect the engine wiring harness to the valve cover studs.
6. Connect the LH spark plug wire holders.
7. Install the upper intake manifold.