Valve Cover: Service and Repair

ROCKER COVER





Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine cover using power tool. Remove side engine covers.
2. If removing RH rocker cover, disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector and remove the air cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube and air cleaner lid.
3. If removing RH rocker cover, remove the front cowl panel.
4. If removing RH rocker cover, remove the windshield wiper arms and motor assembly.
5. If removing RH rocker cover, remove the intake manifold collector.
6. If removing LH rocker cover, disconnect the air fuel (A/F) ratio sensor.
7. Remove the ignition coils.
8. Position engine harness aside.
9. Disconnect PCV hose.
10. Remove dipstick.





11. Remove rocker covers bolts in the order shown.

INSTALLATION





Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners.
^ Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent.
^ Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order shown.
Rocker cover bolts
Step 1 : 0.96 - 2.96 Nm (0.10 - 0.30 kgf-cm, 9 - 26 inch lbs.)
Step 2 : 7.33 - 9.33 Nm (0.75 - 0.95 kgf-cm, 65 - 82 inch lbs.)





^ Install engine cover.