For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the spark plug cover bolts and cover.
- Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
- Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.
- Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
- Disconnect all of the necessary vacuum lines.
- Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
- Remove the valve cover bolts.
- Remove the valve cover.
- Remove the valve cover gasket from the valve cover.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the rear valve cover to cylinder head seal.
- Install the new valve cover gasket to the valve cover.
- Install the valve cover.
- Install the valve cover bolts.
- Connect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
- Connect all of the necessary vacuum lines.
- Connect the CMP sensor connector.
- Connect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.
- Connect the breather tube from the valve cover.
- Install the spark plug cover.
- Install the spark plug cover bolts.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the valve cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
