Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
- Disconnect the vacuum line from the valve cover.
- Remove the spark plug cover bolts.
- Remove the spark plug cover.
- Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
- Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
- Remove the valve cover bolts.
- Remove the valve cover.
- Remove the valve cover gasket from the valve cover.
Installation Procedure
- Apply a continuous bead of gasket sealant to the top of the cylinder head where the valve cover gasket contacts the cylinder head.
- Install the new valve cover gasket to the valve cover.
- Install the valve cover.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the valve cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the valve cover bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
- Install the spark plug cover.
- Install the spark plug cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Connect the vacuum line to the valve cover.
- Connect the breather tube to the valve cover.
- Connect the CMP sensor connector.
- Connect the negative battery cable.