Valve Cover LH

Valve Cover LH





Material

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the ignition coil.





3. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose.





4. Release the wiring harness from the valve cover studs and position aside.





5. Release the wiring harness from the valve cover studs and position aside.





6. Position the spark plug wires aside.





7. Remove the LH valve cover.

Installation





1. NOTE: Do not clean the valve cover gasket with solvent. Damage to the valve cover gasket may occur.

Using metal surface cleaner, clean the cylinder head mating surfaces.





2. NOTE: If the LH valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the cylinder head and intake manifold meet.





3. Install the valve cover gasket, if removed.





4. Install the valve cover.





5. Route the spark plug wires.





6. Install the engine wiring harness.





7. Install the engine wiring harness.





8. Connect the crankcase vent tube.

9. Install the ignition coil.
10. Connect the battery ground cable.