Valve Cover: Service and Repair

CYLINDER HEAD COVER

REMOVAL








1. Disconnect make-up air (Fig. 21) and PCV (Fig. 22) hoses from cylinder head cover.





2. Remove ignition coil and spark plug cables (Fig. 23).
3. Remove cylinder head cover bolts.
4. Remove cylinder head cover.

CLEANING
Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces using a suitable solvent.

INSPECTION
Inspect cover rails for flatness.

INSTALLATION






1. Inspect gasket and seals (Fig. 24). Replace as necessary. For replacement of spark plug tube seals, (Refer to - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/SPARK PLUG TUBE SEAL - INSTALLATION).

CAUTION: Do not attempt to loosen or remove baffle plate attaching screws. The screws are self-tapping, and in the attempt to retighten, thread damage (stripping) will result.

2. Install cylinder head cover and gasket. Tighten bolts to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
3. Install ignition coil and spark plug cables (Fig. 23). Tighten ignition coil fasteners to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
4. Connect make-up air (Fig. 21) and PCV (Fig. 22) hoses.