Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
3. Disconnect the vacuum line from the valve cover.
4. Remove the spark plug cover bolts.
5. Remove the spark plug cover.
6. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.




7. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
8. Remove the valve cover bolts.
9. Remove the valve cover.




10. Remove the valve cover gasket from the valve cover.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the rear valve cover-to-cylinder head seal.
2. Install the new valve cover gasket to the valve cover.




3. Install the valve cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

4. Install the valve cover bolts.

Tighten the valve cover bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




5. Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
6. Install the spark plug cover.
7. Install the spark plug cover bolts.

Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).

8. Connect the vacuum line to the valve cover.
9. Connect the breather tube to the valve cover.
10. Connect the CMP sensor connector.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.