Valve Cover: Service and Repair

VALVE COVER

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.





2. Remove the ignition wires from the spark plugs.





3. Disconnect the throttle cables.
^ Disconnect the cruise control actuator cable (if equipped).
^ Disconnect the accelerator cable.





4. Disconnect the catalyst monitor and heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors. Detach the electrical connectors from the bracket.





5. Remove the wiring harness anchors from the valve cover studs and position the wiring harness aside.





6. Remove the valve cover.
(1) Remove the stud bolts
(2) Remove the bolts.

Caution:
^ The valve cover sealing surfaces are soft materials. Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove gasket material; only use manual scrapers. Do not scratch or gouge sealing surfaces or oil leaks may occur.

7. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces of the valve cover and the cylinder head. Both surfaces must be clean and flat.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new valve cover gasket if damaged.