Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Camshaft Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the camshaft cover:

* The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (1)
* The fuel injector (2)
* The heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (5)

4. Remove the fuel pressure regulator screw, in order to gain clearance to remove the camshaft cover.




5. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
6. Remove the camshaft cover from the cylinder head.
7. Remove and discard the seals from the camshaft cover.
8. Clean and inspect the cylinder head sealing surface.
9. Clean and inspect the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection (55. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection).

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW camshaft cover seal into the camshaft cover groove.
2. Install NEW ignition control module seals into the camshaft cover grooves.
3. Position the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the camshaft cover bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

5. Install the fuel pressure regulator screw.

Tighten the screw to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




6. Connect the following electrical connectors to the camshaft cover:

* The ECT sensor (1)
* The fuel injector (2)
* The HO2S (5)

7. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).