Valve Cover RH

Valve Cover RH

Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold.
2. Remove the ignition coil and bracket.





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

Remove the RH spark plug wires.





4. Remove the wiring harness nut. Disconnect the wiring retainer and position the wiring aside.





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





6. NOTE: Engine removed for clarity.

Remove the nut and position the EVAP tube aside.





7. Remove the bolts, studs and the RH valve cover.
- Remove and discard the gasket.

Installation

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

Install a new valve cover gasket on the valve cover.





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

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

Position the valve cover and install the bolt and the studs in the sequence shown.





3. NOTE: Engine removed for clarity.

Position the EVAP tube and install the nuts.





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





5. Position the wiring harness and install the nut. Connect the wiring retainer.





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

Install the RH spark plug wires.
7. Install the upper intake manifold.