Valve Cover LH

Valve Cover LH

Removal





1. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.





2. Remove the water pump drive belt cover.





3. NOTE: When removing the spark plug wires, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

Remove the three LH spark plug wires.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire holder and position aside.





4. Disconnect the wiring harness from the valve cover studs.
- Position the wiring harness aside.





5. Remove the bolts, studs and the LH valve cover.
- Remove and discard the gasket.

Installation

1. NOTE: Clean the valve cover sealing area before installing a new gasket.

Position a new gasket on the valve cover.

2. NOTE: Clean the head and front cover sealing surfaces using metal surface cleaner before applying silicone gasket and sealant.

Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in.) dot of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover to cylinder head Joints.





3. Position the valve cover and install the studs and the bolts in the sequence shown.





4. Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover studs.





5. NOTE: Apply a light film of silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the interior of the spark plug boot prior to installation.

Install the three LH spark plug wires.
- Connect the spark plug wire holder.





6. Install the water pump drive belt cover.





7. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.