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Valve Cover - LH




Valve Cover - LH

Ignition and PCV Components, and Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor









LH Valve Cover









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

3. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connector. Detach the wiring harness retainer.

4. Disconnect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors. Detach the wiring harness retainers.

5. Remove the PCV valve tube.

6. Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector.

7. Detach the spark plug wire retainers.

8. Remove the 6 bolts and the valve cover.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

9. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the old valve cover gasket.

Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces and the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.