Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the valve cover.
- Disconnect the ignition wires at the spark plug and the ignition coil.
- Remove the ignition coil.
- Remove the valve cover hexagon bolts.
- Remove the valve cover with gasket.
- Clean the sealing surfaces of the valve cover and the cylinder head.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new valve cover gasket and the valve cover.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts to the valve cover.
Tighten
Tighten the valve cover hexagon bolts to 10.5 N·m (93 lb in).
- Connect the PCV hose to the valve cover.
- Install the ignition coil.
- Connect the negative battery cable.