Removal Procedure
Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads
must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury
and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect
the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Cable
in Engine Electrical.
- Disconnect the spark plug
wires from the spark plugs. Refer to
Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Disconnect the wiring harness from the clips, and move the harness
aside.
- Remove the following components for access to the right valve
rocker arm cover:
- The air cleaner intake duct. Refer toAir Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls
- The crankcase vent hose
- The oil level indicator tube bracket. Refer to
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
.
- Remove the following components for access to the left valve rocker
arm cover:
• | The air conditioning compressor, if equipped, and lay it aside.
Refer to
Condenser Replacement
in HVAC. |
• | The vacuum brake booster pipe, if equipped, and move it aside |
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover and the gasket. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right)
.
- Clean all traces of old gasket from the valve rocker arm cover
and the cylinder head. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the valve rocker
arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left)
.
- Install the components as follows for the left valve rocker arm
cover:
• | The vacuum brake booster pipe |
- Install the components as follows for the right valve rocker arm
cover:
• | The air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls. |
• | The crankcase ventilation hose. |
- Install the wiring harnesses to the valve rocker arm cover clips.
- Install the spark plug wires. Refer to
Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Cable