Valve Cover LH

Removal

1. Remove the three nuts and the engine appearance cover.

2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.

3.  CAUTION: When removing the coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

   Remove the three LH coil-on-plugs.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   2. Remove the bolts.
   3. Remove the coils.

4. Disconnect the wiring harness from the valve cover studs.

5. Remove the engine lift bracket.

6. Position the power steering hose aside.
   • Remove the bolt.

7. Remove the bolts, studs and the LH valve cover.
   • Remove and discard the gasket.

Installation

1. NOTE: Clean the valve cover sealing area before installing a new gasket.

   Install a new gasket on the valve cover.

2. NOTE: Clean the head and the front cover sealing surfaces using metal surface cleaner before applying silicone gasket and sealant.

   NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within four minutes of applying the sealant.

   Apply a 5 mm dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover to cylinder head joints.

3. Position the valve cover and install the studs and the bolts in the sequence shown.

4. Position the power steering hose and install the bolt.

5. Position the engine lift bracket and install the bolt.

6. Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover studs.

7. NOTE: Apply a light film of brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the interior of the spark plug boot prior to installation.

   Install the three LH coil-on-plugs.
   1. Position the coils.
   2. Install the bolts.
   3. Connect the electrical connectors.

8. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.

9. Install the engine appearance cover.