Valve Cover: Service and Repair

CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL





1. Remove the air cleaner housing.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil harness connectors (2).
3. Disconnect the spark plug wires (1) at the spark plugs.
4. Position aside the vacuum hoses at the cylinder head cover retainers (3).
5. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the left cylinder head cover.





6. Remove the cylinder head cover bolts (1) and the cylinder head covers (2).

INSTALLATION





1. Check the gasket for tearing and breakage. If damage is evident, replace the gasket.
2. Position the cylinder head covers (2) on the cylinder head. Install the cylinder head cover bolts (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).





3. Route the engine vacuum hoses on the cylinder head cover retainers (3).
4. Connect the crankcase ventilator hose to the left cylinder head cover, the ignition coils (2), and the spark plug wires (1).
5. Install the air cleaner housing.