Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine beautification cover bolts and nuts.
- Remove the engine beautification cover.
- Disconnect the breather hose and PCV hose from the cylinder head cover.
- Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
- Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
- Remove the cylinder head cover bolts.
- Remove the cylinder head cover.
- Remove the cylinder head cover gasket from the cylinder head cover.
Installation Procedure
- Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the rear cylinder head cover-to-cylinder head seal.
- Install the new cylinder head cover gasket to the cylinder head cover.
- Install the cylinder head cover.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the cylinder head cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
- Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
- Connect the breather hose and PCV hose to the cylinder head cover.
- Install the engine beautification cover.
Tighten
Tighten the engine beautification cover bolts and nuts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Connect the negative battery cable.