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Valve Cover: Service and Repair



Camshaft Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator.
3. Remove the ignition coils.
4. Remove the fuel pipe bracket nut (1).
5. Remove the fuel pipe bracket (2) from the ground strap stud.
6. Remove the ground strap stud (3) from the camshaft cover.
7. Remove the ground strap (4) from the camshaft cover.




8. Remove the engine wiring harness clips (1 and 4) from the stud (2) and camshaft cover (3).




9. Remove the engine wiring harness clip from the camshaft cover.




10. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
11. Remove the camshaft cover.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the camshaft cover and bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




2. Install the engine wiring harness clip to the camshaft cover.




3. Install the engine wiring harness clips (1 and 4) to the stud (2) and camshaft cover (3).




4. Install the ground strap (4) to the camshaft cover.
5. Install the ground strap stud (3) to the camshaft cover.

Tighten the stud to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install the fuel pipe bracket (2) to the ground strap stud.
7. Install the fuel pipe bracket nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install the ignition coils.
9. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator.
10. Install the intake manifold cover.

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