Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove air intake plenum. Refer to Exhaust and Intake Manifolds for procedure.
2. Cover lower intake manifold with a suitable cover during service.
3. Disconnect and relocate spark plug wires.

Cylinder Head Components:

4. Remove cylinder head cover screws and remove cover.

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installation, clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Make certain the rails are flat.

1. Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Install new gasket.
2. Install cover and tighten cover bolt washer and gasket assembly to 3.5 N.m (2.5 ft. lbs.).

SPARK PLUG TUBE SEALS

Spark Plug Tube Seal:

The spark plug tube seals are located on the end of each tube. These seals slide onto each tube to seal the cylinder head cover to spark plug tube. If these seals show signs of hardness and/or cracks they should be replaced.