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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 757686  Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) lock.
  3. Disconnect the main electrical connector (2) to the ignition coil wire harness.
  4. Remove the harness clips (1).
  5. Reposition the engine harness, if necessary.
  6. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.
  7. • Twist each plug wire 1/2 turn.
    • Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.

    Object Number: 1809618  Size: SH
  8. Remove the ignition coil bracket studs from the rocker arm cover.
  9. Remove the ignition coils and bracket from the rocker arm cover.

  10. Object Number: 1810234  Size: SH
  11. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the rocker arm cover.

  12. Object Number: 1277108  Size: SH
  13. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
  14. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.

  15. Object Number: 490696  Size: SH
  16. Remove the gasket (1) from the rocker cover.
  17. Discard the OLD gasket.

Installation Procedure

Important: 

   • All gasket surfaces should be free of oil an/or other foreign material during assembly.
   • DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
   • The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.
   • If the PCV valve grommet has been removed from the rocker cover, install a NEW grommet during assembly.


    Object Number: 490696  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW rocker cover gasket (1) into the groove of the valve rocker arm cover.

  2. Object Number: 1277108  Size: SH
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.
  4. Install new rocker arm cover grommets, if necessary.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the rocker arm cover bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 1810234  Size: SH
  8. Install the PCV hose to the rocker arm cover.

  9. Object Number: 1809618  Size: SH
  10. Apply threadlock to the threads of the bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  11. Install the ignition coils and bracket to the rocker arm cover.
  12. Install the ignition coil bracket studs to the rocker arm cover.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition coil bracket studs to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 757686  Size: SH
  14. Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.
  15. Position the engine harness, if necessary.
  16. Install the harness clips (1).
  17. Connect the main electrical connector (2) to the ignition coil wire harness.
  18. Install the CPA lock.
  19. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.