Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
3. Remove the PCV valve hose assembly from the valve rocker arm cover.
4. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge sensor.
5. Partially drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement in Cooling System.





7. Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe from the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold.





Important: A/C compressor and bracket removal is not necessary.

8. Remove the bolts and the valve rocker arm cover.
9. Clean all sealing surfaces. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the valve rocker arm cover and bolts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe into the intake and exhaust manifolds.
2.1. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe intake manifold nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2.2. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe exhaust manifold nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
2.3. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe clamp bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement in Cooling System.
4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
5. Install the PCV valve hose assembly to the valve rocker arm cover.
6. Connect the ECT gauge sensor.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
8. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Powertrain Management.