Removal and Installation

CYLINDER HEAD COVER








REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner inlet duct.






2. Remove coil pack, then remove valve cover bolts.






3. Remove cover from engine.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install a new valve cover gasket.
b. Tighten valve cover bolts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).

Caution: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber and cause tooth skipping.



COVER INSTALLATION

1. Install new valve cover gasket


Caution: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber and cause tooth skipping.






2. Install cover assembly to head and tighten fasteners to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).







3. Install ignition coil pack. Tighten fasteners to 23 Nm (200 in. lbs.).