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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1291942  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the valve cover.
  3. Disconnect the ignition wires at the spark plug and the ignition coil.
  4. Remove the ignition coil.

  5. Object Number: 1291943  Size: SH
  6. Remove the valve cover hexagon bolts.
  7. Remove the valve cover with gasket.
  8. Clean the sealing surfaces of the valve cover and the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1291943  Size: SH
  1. Install the new valve cover gasket and the valve cover.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts to the valve cover.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the valve cover hexagon bolts to 10.5 N·m (93 lb in).


    Object Number: 1291942  Size: SH
  5. Connect the PCV hose to the valve cover.
  6. Install the ignition coil.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.