Ignition Coil, Spark Plug and Rocker Cover

IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER

EM-45 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
^ Engine cover
^ Air cleaner case and air duct (RH and LH)
^ Intake manifold collector
2. Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover.
3. Remove PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover, if necessary.
4. Remove oil filler cap from rocker cover, if necessary.
5. Remove ignition coil.

CAUTION:
Never shock it.

6. Remove harness clips on the rocker cover.





7. Loosen bolts in reverse order shown in the figure.
A: Bank 1
B: Bank 2
<---: Engine front
8. Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
9. Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and VVEL ladder assembly.

CAUTION:
Never scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.

INSTALLATION





1. Apply liquid gasket to the position shown in the figure with the following procedure:
2: Actuator bracket (rear)
3: VVEL actuator sub assembly
A: Liquid gasket application point
b: 4 mm (0.16 in)
c: 2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.098 - 0.138 in)
d: 5 mm (0.20 in)
F: View C
g: 10 mm (0.39 in)
i: End surface of VVEL ladder assembly
<---: Engine front
a. Refer to figure (E) to apply liquid gasket to joint part of VVEL ladder assembly (1) and cylinder head.
b. Refer to figure to apply liquid gasket in 90° to figure. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent.
2. Install rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
3. Install rocker cover.
^ Check that rocker cover gasket does not drop from the installation groove of rocker cover.





4. Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.
A: Bank 1
B: Bank 2
<---: Engine front
1st step: 2.0 Nm (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
2nd step: 8.3 Nm (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.