Left Side

1. Remove crankcase ventilation tube from lefthand valve cover.
2. Remove engine control sensor wiring retaining nuts and stud bolts from valve cover. Position sensor wiring out of the way.
3. Remove ignition wires from spark plugs and valve cover.
4. Remove valve cover retaining bolts and stud bolts, then the valve cover.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

Fig. 20 Valve Cover Sealer Locations:

a. Apply a 5/16 inch bead of black silicone rubber part No. F4AZ-19562-B, or equivalent, at two places on valve cover sealing surfaces where engine front cover and cylinder head contact.
b. Install new gasket.
c. Install valve cover within six minutes of applying sealer.
d. Tighten valve cover bolts to 6-9 ft lb.