Valve Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Disconnect breather hose and PCV valve from head cover.
3. Remove ignition coil assemblies with high-tension cord.





4. Remove cylinder head cover with cylinder head cover gasket and 0-rings.

INSTALLATION





1. Install 0-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 (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: When installing cylinder head cover, use care so that cylinder head cover gasket or 0-rings will not get out of place or fall off.





3. Install ignition coil assemblies with high-tension cord.
4. Connect PCV valve and breather hose to head cover.
5. Connect negative cable at battery.