Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side

Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right 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 1 Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 1

2. Remove and reposition the power steering fluid reservoir without disconnecting the fluid line. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement.

3. Disconnect and remove the engine harness from the camshaft cover.




4. Remove the right camshaft cover bolts.

5. Remove the right camshaft cover from the right cylinder head.

6. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection




7. Install the EN-46101 - guide onto the spark plug tubes of the right 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, on the engine front cover split lines (1).




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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution

4. Loosely install the right camshaft cover bolts.




5. Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Connect and install the engine harness to the camshaft cover.




7. Remove the EN-46101 - guide from the spark plug tubes of the right cylinder head.

8. Reposition and install the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement.

9. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 1 Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 1