Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Remove the upper transmission fill tube. Refer to Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Automatic Transmission.

3. Remove the oil fill tube. Refer to Oil Filler Tube Replacement Oil Filler Tube Replacement.

4. Disconnect the main electrical connector (1) to the ignition coil wire harness.

5. Remove the harness clips (2).

6. Reposition the engine harness, if necessary.

7. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils:

* Twist each plug wire 1/2 turn.

* Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.





8. Remove the ignition coil bracket studs from the rocker arm cover.

9. Remove the ignition coils and bracket from the rocker cover.





10. Remove the vent hose from the valve rocker arm cover.





11. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

12. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.





13. Remove the gasket (1) from the rocker cover.

14. Discard the OLD gasket.

Installation Procedure

Note:

* All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

* DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.

* The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.





1. Install a NEW rocker cover gasket (1) into the valve rocker arm cover.





2. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.

3. Install new rocker arm cover grommets, if necessary.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the rocker arm cover bolts and grommets and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).





5. Install the vent hose to the valve rocker arm cover.





6. Apply threadlock to the threads of the bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.

7. Install the ignition coils and bracket to the rocker arm cover.

8. Install the ignition coil bracket studs to the rocker cover and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).





9. Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.

10. Position the engine harness, if necessary.

11. Install the harness clips (2).

12. Connect the main electrical connector (1) feeding the ignition coils.

13. Install the CPA lock.

14. Install the oil fill tube. Refer to Oil Filler Tube Replacement Oil Filler Tube Replacement.

15. Install the upper transmission fill tube. Refer to Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Automatic Transmission.

16. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.