Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side

Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

EN-46101 - Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 (Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2).
2. Disconnect and remove the engine harness from the camshaft cover.
3. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (LLT) (Intake Manifold Replacement)Intake Manifold Replacement (LF1) (Intake Manifold Replacement).
4. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket and reposition without disconnecting the hoses. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Replacement (V6) (Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Replacement).




5. Remove the left camshaft cover bolts.
6. Remove the left camshaft cover from the left cylinder head.
7. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection (80. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection).




8. Install the EN-46101 - guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.




2. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant equivalent, on the engine front cover split lines (1).




3. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.




5. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
6. Install the power steering reservoir bracket. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Replacement (V6) (Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Replacement).
7. Connect and install the engine harness to the camshaft cover.
8. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (LLT) (Intake Manifold Replacement)Intake Manifold Replacement (LF1) (Intake Manifold Replacement).




9. Remove the EN-46101 - guide from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
10. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 (Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2).