Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





2. Remove the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair
3. Remove the vacuum reservoir.
4. Disconnect the cruise control servo and set aside.
5. Disconnect the Powertrain Management wiring connectors and spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
6. Remove the Powertrain Management retaining bolts.





7. Remove the Powertrain Management assembly with the spark plug wires attached.
8. Remove the PCV valve.
9. Remove the fuel vapor canister solenoid from the right cover.
10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
11. Remove the electrical connectors from the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
12. Remove the electrical connectors from the Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSP).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove the wiring harness retainers from the cover.





15. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
16. Remove the camshaft cover.
17. The camshaft cover seals (perimeter and sparkplug) should be reused unless they are damaged or if the perimeter seal is pulled from its groove during removal.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new spark plugs if required.
2. Install new camshaft cover seals if required.





3. Place the right camshaft cover in position on the cylinder head by aligning the bolt holes.
4. Install the camshaft cover bolts.
^ Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the canister purge solenoid.
6. Install the canister purge retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the canister purge retaining bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).

7. Install the wiring harness retainers to the camshaft cover
8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Install the electrical connectors onto the Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSP).
10. Install the electrical connectors onto the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the fuel vapor canister solenoid onto the right cam cover.
13. Install the PCV valve.





14. Install the ignition assembly and spark plug wires onto the right cam cover.





15. Route the spark plug wires exactly as shown. If you do not route the wires as shown, a misfire or surge condition could occur.
16. Install the Powertrain Management electrical connectors.
17. Install the cruise control servo.
18. Install the vacuum reservoir.





19. Install the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair
20. Connect the negative battery cable.