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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1647538  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the intake (3) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors.

  4. Object Number: 1656114  Size: SH
  5. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
  6. Remove the engine harness clips (1, 2) from the cover.

  7. Object Number: 1647977  Size: SH
  8. Remove the fuel feed line retainers (1, 2) from the engine brackets.

  9. Object Number: 1578306  Size: SH
  10. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
  11. Remove the camshaft cover.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1578306  Size: SH
  1. Install the camshaft cover and bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1656114  Size: SH
  3. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
  4. Install the engine harness clips (1, 2) to the cover.

  5. Object Number: 1647977  Size: SH
  6. Install the feed line retainers (1, 2) to the engine brackets.

  7. Object Number: 1647538  Size: SH
  8. Connect the intake (2) and exhaust (2) camshaft position actuator solenoid valve electrical connectors.
  9. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  10. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .