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Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Cylinder Head Cover Removal
1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Remove the six ignition coils.





3. Remove the cylinder head cover.

Cylinder Head Cover Installation





1. Install the cylinder head covers.

NOTE:
- Before installing the cylinder head cover, clean the cylinder head contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
- Take care not damage the spark plug seal when installing the cylinder head cover.
- Visually check the spark plug seals for damage.
- Replace the washer if it is damaged or deteriorated.





2. Tighten the nuts it two or three steps. In the final step, tighten all nuts, in sequence, to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-cm, 8.7 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the six ignition coils.
4. Install the intake manifold.