Removal and Installation

IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
- Engine cover: Exploded View.
- Air cleaner case and air duct (RH and LH): Exploded View.
- Intake manifold collector: Exploded View.
2. Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover.
3. Remove PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover, if necessary.
4. Remove oil filler cap from rocker cover, if necessary.
5. Remove ignition coil.

CAUTION:
Never shock ignition coil.
6. Remove harness clips on the rocker cover.





7. Loosen mounting bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown in the figure.

A : Bank 1
B : Bank 2
White arrow: Engine front

8. Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
9. Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and VVEL ladder assembly.

CAUTION:
Never scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.

INSTALLATION





1. Apply liquid gasket to the position shown in the figure with the following procedure:

2 : Actuator bracket (rear)
3 : VVEL actuator sub assembly
A : Liquid gasket application point
F : View F
I : End surface of VVEL ladder assembly
b : 4 mm (0.16 in)
c : [diameter]2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.098 - 0.138 in)
d : 5 mm (0.20 in)
g : 10 mm (0.39 in)
White arrow: Engine front

a. Refer to figure (E) to apply liquid gasket to joint part of VVEL ladder assembly (1) and cylinder head.
b. Refer to figure (H) to apply liquid gasket in 90 degrees to figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Fluid Type Specifications.
2. Install rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
3. Install rocker cover.
- Check that rocker cover gasket does not drop from the installation groove of rocker cover.





4. Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.

A : Bank 1
B : Bank 2
White arrow: Engine front

1st step: 2.0 Nm (0.20 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
2nd step: 8.3 Nm (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)

5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.