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Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement Right Side

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 178465  Size: SH
  1. Remove the Air Injection Reaction (AIR) hose clamps and remove the hose.

  2. Object Number: 178464  Size: SH
  3. Remove the AIR pipe (with check valve), bolts and gasket from the exhaust manifold.

  4. Object Number: 211648  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the ignition coil harness main connector.

  6. Object Number: 211641  Size: SH
  7. Remove the spark plug wires.

  8. Object Number: 63205  Size: SH
  9. Remove the right side valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 63205  Size: SH
  1. Install the right side valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation .

  2. Object Number: 211641  Size: SH
  3. Install the spark plug wires.

  4. Object Number: 211648  Size: SH
  5. Connect the ignition coil harness main connector.
  6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 178464  Size: SH
  7. Install the AIR pipe (with check valve), bolts and gasket to the exhaust manifold.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the AIR pipe bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 178465  Size: SH
  9. Install the AIR hose and clamps.

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement Left Side

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 220597  Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure using Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure in Engine Controls - 5.7L.
  2. Remove the fuel lines from the vehicle.

  3. Object Number: 220598  Size: SH
  4. Remove the PCV hose from the PCV valve.

  5. Object Number: 211648  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the coil harness main connector.

  7. Object Number: 211641  Size: SH
  8. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.
  9. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.

  10. Object Number: 178465  Size: SH
  11. Loosen the AIR hose clamps and remove the hose.

  12. Object Number: 178463  Size: SH
  13. Remove the AIR pipe (with check valve), bolts and gasket from the left exhaust manifold.

  14. Object Number: 220613  Size: SH
  15. Remove the PCV hose from the rocker arm cover.

  16. Object Number: 63205  Size: SH
  17. Remove the left side valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 65890  Size: SH
  1. Install the LH valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation .

  2. Object Number: 220613  Size: SH
  3. Install the PCV hose to the rocker arm cover.

  4. Object Number: 178463  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the AIR pipe (with check valve), bolts and gasket to the left exhaust manifold.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the AIR pipe bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 178465  Size: SH
  7. Install the AIR hose and clamps.

  8. Object Number: 211641  Size: SH
  9. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
  10. Install the spark plug wires to the ignitions coils.

  11. Object Number: 211648  Size: SH
  12. Connect the coil harness main connector.

  13. Object Number: 220598  Size: SH
  14. Install the PCV hose to the PCV valve.

  15. Object Number: 220597  Size: SH
  16. Install the fuel lines to the vehicle.