Valve Cover LH

Valve Cover LH

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair
2 Remove the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to Fuel Rail Service and Repair




3 Position the injector harness aside.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Disconnect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.




4 Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
- Release the harness clip from the filler neck.
- Noting the installed position of the Knock sensor electrical harness in relation to the oil filler tube, remove and discard the cable tie.




5
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Remove the valve cover.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the 3 studs.
6
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove and discard the gasket.




7
NOTE:
Note the fitted position.
Remove the bolts and studs. Remove and discard the seals.
8 Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
9 Remove the engine breather valve.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





10 Remove the oil filler cap.

Installation
1 Install the oil filler cap.
2 Install the engine breather valve.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
3 Install the CMP sensor.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
- Tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
4 Install the bolts and studs.
- Install the new O-ring seals.
- Install the new gasket.
5 Install the valve cover.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Evenly and progressively tighten the bolts and studs, in the sequence shown, to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Secure the electrical harness with the clip.
6
CAUTION: Make sure the knock sensor electrical harness is returned to the original fitted position.
Install the injector harness.
- Secure with the clips.
- Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Connect the 3 electrical connectors.
- Install a new cable tie.
7 Install the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to Fuel Rail Service and Repair
8 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair