Valve Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the engine air cleaner to valve cover hose from the valve cover.





2. Remove the two ignition wire separators (12297) from the valve cover. Position the spark plug wires aside.





3. Remove the three valve cover bolts and remove the valve cover and gasket.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove the gasket material; use only plastic manual scrapers. Do not scratch or gouge aluminum sealing surfaces.

NOTE: Do not use any sealer with a silicone-type gasket.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Tighten bolts to 8-11.5 Nm (70-101 inch lbs.).