Valve Cover - LH

Valve Cover - LH









Removal

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

3. NOTE: The clutch assembly nut has a RH thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.

Using the Fan Clutch Nut Wrench and the Fan Clutch Pulley Holding Wrench, loosen the fan clutch and position the cooling fan and clutch assembly into the shroud.





4. Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the PCV tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.





5. Remove the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.





6. Loosen the 2 transmission insulator and retainer nuts.





7. Loosen the 2 LH engine support insulator nuts.





8. Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts.





9. Using a utility stand positioned on the RH rear of the cylinder block, raise the engine 25.4 mm (1 in).





10. Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket nuts.





11. Remove the nut and the RH engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket.





12. Using the utility stand positioned on the RH rear of the cylinder block, lower the engine 38 mm (1.5 in).





13. Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainer.





14. Disconnect the 3 LH engine wiring harness retainers.





15. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainer from the LH valve cover stud bolt.





16. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.





17. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.





18. Disconnect the LH 5 fuel injector electrical connectors.





19. Disconnect the LH 5 ignition coil electrical connectors and position the engine wiring harness aside.





20. Remove the oil level indicator and tube support bracket nut.





21. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator and tube aside.





22. Disconnect the quick connect coupling and remove the crankcase vent tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.





23. NOTICE: 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 clean the sealing surfaces.

NOTE: The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.

Remove the LH valve cover.

- Fully loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.

- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

- Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.





Installation

1. Apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.

2. 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. Follow the directions on the packaging. 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 bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.





3. Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head and loosely install the 14 bolts.

4. Tighten the 14 bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





5. Position back the oil level indicator and tube and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





6. Tighten the oil level indicator and tube support bracket nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





7. Position back the engine wiring harness and connect the 3 wiring harness retainers.





8. Connect the LH 5 fuel injector electrical connectors.





9. Connect the LH 5 ignition coil electrical connectors.





10. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.





11. Connect the engine wiring harness retainer to the engine front cover stud bolt.





12. Connect the engine wiring harness retainer to the LH valve cover stud bolt.





13. Position the crankcase vent tube and connect the quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.





14. Connect the 2 PCM electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainer.





15. Using the utility stand positioned on the RH rear of the cylinder block, raise the engine 38 mm (1.5 in).





16. Position the engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket and install the nut finger-tight.





17. Install the 2 engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





18. Tighten the engine support insulator-to-crossmember bracket nut.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





19. Using a utility stand positioned on the RH rear of the cylinder block, lower the engine.





20. Tighten the 2 LH engine support insulator nuts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





21. Install the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





22. Tighten the 2 transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





23. Install the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





24. Position the PCV valve tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.





25. NOTE: The clutch assembly nut has a RH thread and must be rotated clockwise to install it.

Position the cooling fan and clutch assembly and using the Fan Clutch Nut Wrench and the Fan Clutch Pulley Holding Wrench, install the cooling fan and clutch.

- Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).





26. Install the ACL and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

27. Install the engine cover.