Valve Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Disconnect breather hose and PCV valve from head cover.
3. Remove EGR pressure transducer from its bracket.
4. Disconnect high-tension cords from spark plugs.
5. Remove cylinder head cover with cylinder head cover gasket and O-rings.





INSTALLATION
1. Install O-rings and cylinder head cover gasket to cylinder head cover.

NOTE: Be sure to check each of these parts for deterioration or any damage before installation and replace if found defective.





2. Install cylinder head cover to cylinder head and tighten cover bolts to specified torque.

Tightening Torque (a): 11 Nm (96 inch lbs.)

NOTE: When installing cylinder head cover, use care so that cylinder head cover gasket or O-rings will not get out of place or fall off.





3. Connect high-tension cords to spark plugs.
4. Connect PCV valve and breather hose to head cover.
5. Connect negative cable at battery.