Removal and Installation

FRONT CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and relocate spark plug cables and wiring harness.

Figure 40:

2. Remove cylinder head cover fasteners and remove cover (Fig. 40).

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.).
3. Connect spark plug cables and wiring harness.

REAR CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
1. Remove intake manifold plenum.
2. Cover lower intake manifold with a suitable cover during service.
3. Disconnect and relocate spark plug cables.
4. Remove cylinder head cover fasteners and remove cover (Fig. 40).

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.).
3. Connect spark plug cables.
4. Install intake manifold plenum.