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Camshaft Cover Replacement LE5

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

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


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

  2. 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.

Camshaft Cover Replacement LAT

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1811485  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) from the intake and exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valves.
  3. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement.
  4. Remove the engine harness clips (4) from the cover.
  5. Reposition the engine wiring harness out of the way.

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

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

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


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

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

  4. Object Number: 1647538  Size: SH
  5. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement.
  6. Position the engine wiring harness and install the clips (4) to the cover.
  7. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) to the intake and exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valves.
  8. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.