Camshaft Cover Replacement (Right)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Remove the intake manifold sight shield.
3. Disconnect the cruise stepper motor and bracket and set aside.
4. Disconnect the ignition system wiring connectors and spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
5. Remove the ignition system retaining bolts.





6. Remove the ignition system assembly with the spark plug wires attached.
7. Remove the PCV valve.
8. Remove the fuel vapor canister purge solenoid from the right cover.
9. Raise the vehicle.
10. Remove the electrical connectors from the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
11. Remove the electrical connectors from the Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSP).
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Remove the wiring harness retainers from the cover.





14. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
15. Remove the camshaft cover.
16. The camshaft cover seals (perimeter and sparkplug) should be reused unless they are damaged or if the perimeter seal is pulled from its groove during removal.


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new spark plugs if required.
2. Install new camshaft cover seals if required.





3. Place the right camshaft cover in position on the cylinder head by aligning the bolt holes.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the camshaft cover bolts.
^ Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the fuel vapor canister purge solenoid on to the cam cover.
6. Install the canister purge retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the canister purge retaining bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
7. Install the wiring harness retainers to the camshaft cover.
8. Raise the vehicle.
9. Install the electrical connectors onto the Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSP).
10. Install the electrical connectors onto the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the PCV valve.





13. Install the ignition assembly and spark plug wires onto the right cam cover.





14. Route the spark plug wires exactly as shown. If you do not route the wires as shown, a misfire or surge condition could occur.
15. Install the ignition system electrical connectors.
16. Install the cruise control stepper motor and bracket.





17. Install the intake manifold sight shield.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.