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Valve Cover: Service and Repair





Camshaft Cover Replacement (LUK)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Service and Repair Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement

2. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement Service and Repair Ignition Coil Replacement





3. Remove the rear lift bracket (1).





4. Remove the front lift bracket (1).





5. Remove the evaporative emission canister purge tube (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.

6. Disconnect fuel line clip (2).





7. Remove the camshaft housing cover insulator (1).





8. Remove the camshaft cover bolts (1).





9. Remove the camshaft cover (1) and gasket (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Assemble the camshaft cover (1) and a NEW gasket (2). Ensure that the gasket is located in the retaining groove in the camshaft cover.





2. Install NEW camshaft cover grommets and camshaft cover bolts (1).

3. Install the cover on the cylinder head and hand start the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





4. Install the camshaft housing cover insulator (1). Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





5. Install the front lift bracket (1).

6. Install the front lift bracket bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





7. Install the rear lift bracket (1).

8. Install the rear lift bracket bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





9. Install the evaporative emission canister purge tube (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.

10. connect the fuel like clip.

11. install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement Service and Repair Ignition Coil Replacement.

12. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Service and Repair Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.





Camshaft Cover Replacement (LEA)