Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left)

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement- Left

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the Ignition coil harness electrical connector (1).





3. Remove the ignition coil wiring harness bolts.





Important: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.

4. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.





5. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
6. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.

Important: Valve rocker arm cover gaskets are reusable. Replace the valve rocker arm cover gasket only if damaged.

7. Inspect the valve rocker arm cover gasket for cuts or damage.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a new valve rocker arm cover gasket if the gasket was removed from the rocker arm cover.
2. Install the valve rocker arm cover.
3. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts in sequence using two passes.
4.1. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.) a first pass.
4.2. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.) a final pass.





Important: Fully Install the spark plug wires by pushing on the exposed end of the spark plug boot. Do not push the spark plug wire on to the spark plug by using the metal heat shield.

5. Install the spark plug wires to the ignition Coils.





6. Install the ignition Coil wiring harness bolts.
^ Tighten the ignition Coil wiring harness bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





7. Connect the ignition Coil harness electrical connector (1).
8. Install the engine cover.