1. Remove the engine sight shield, if required. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (3).
3. Disconnect the ignition coil main electrical connector (4).
4. Reposition the engine harness, if necessary.



5. Remove the spark plug wires (724) from the ignition coils.

5.1.	Twist each plug wire 1/2 turn.

5.2.	Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.

6. Remove the ignition coil bracket bolts (720).
7. Remove the ignition coil and bracket assembly (719).



8. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) foul air hose from the intake manifold and valve rocker arm cover.



9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts and cover.



10. Remove and discard the old the gasket (504) from the valve rocker arm cover.
11. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets, if cut or damaged.

Important: 

1. Install a NEW gasket (504) into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.



2. Install NEW valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets, if necessary.
3. Install the valve rocker arm cover and bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the rocker arm cover bolts and grommets.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).




5. Install the PCV foul air hose to the intake manifold and valve rocker arm cover.



6. Apply threadlock to the threads of the ignition coil bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
7. Install the ignition coil and bracket assembly (719).
8. Install the ignition coil bracket bolts (720).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

9. Install the spark plug wires (724) from the ignition coils.



10. Position the engine harness, if necessary.
11. Connect the ignition coil main electrical connector (4).
12. Install the CPA retainer (3).
13. Install the engine sight shield, if required. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .