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Valve Cover: Service and Repair




Camshaft Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
3. Disconnect the intake (3) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors.




4. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the engine harness clips (1, 2) from the cover.




6. Remove the fuel feed line retainers (1, 2) from the engine brackets.




7. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
8. Remove the camshaft cover.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the camshaft cover and bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




2. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Install the engine harness clips (1, 2) to the cover.




4. Install the feed line retainers (1, 2) to the engine brackets.




5. Connect the intake (2) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors.
6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
7. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).