Valve Cover LH
Valve Cover LHMaterial:
Material
Removal
1. Disconnect the crankcase breather tube from the valve cover.
2. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator tube aside.
3. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs.
4. NOTE: Note the locations of the bolts and stud bolts for installation reference.
NOTE: To prevent stretching the valve cover gasket, loosen silicone gasket and sealant from the cylinder head by sliding a flat knife between the valve cover gasket and cylinder head.
Loosen the bolts and stud bolts and remove the valve cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep and a plastic scraping tool. Follow the directions on the packaging.
2. Inspect the valve cover gasket. If the gasket is damaged, remove and discard the gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
3. If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover.
4. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
5. Position the valve cover and finger tighten the bolts and stud bolts.
6. Tighten the bolts and stud bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
7. Connect the LH engine wiring harness retainers to the valve cover studs.
8. Position the oil level indicator tube and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
9. Connect the crankcase breather hose to the valve cover.