Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Cylinder head cover, removing and Installing
Removing





^ Remove engine cover -arrows-.





^ Remove air cleaner cover -arrow-.





^ Remove bolts -arrows-.
^ Disengage EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80 -1- from air duct -2 -.
^ Remove both screws -arrows- for air duct -2-.





^ Remove crankcase breather line -2-.
^ Remove crankcase breather hose at cylinder head cover.
^ Remove line -1- on secondary air combination valve on cylinder head cover and heat shield -3-.
^ Move secondary air line slightly to one side.





^ Remove Ground (GND) wire -2-.
^ Unplug connectors -3-.
^ Move wiring clear.
^ Pull out ignition coils -1-.
^ Release 2 retaining clips for top section of toothed belt guard.





^ Loosen nuts -arrows- on cylinder head cover and remove cylinder head cover.

Installing
Install in reverse order:

Notes:
^ Replace gaskets and sealing rings.
^ Replace cylinder head cover gaskets if damaged.





^ Apply a small quantity of sealant "AMV 174 004 01" to sides of joints -arrows- on upper sealing surface of cylinder head.





^ Apply a small quantity of sealant "AMV 174 004 01" to sides of joints -arrows- on upper sealing surface of cylinder head.
^ First tighten inner nuts for cylinder head cover, then tighten outer nuts in diagonal sequence.
^ Ensure that top section of toothed belt guard is seated correctly.





Tightening torques