Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side (LFW or LFX)

Special Tools

• EN-46101  Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide
• EN-48383  Camshaft Retaining Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Camshaft Retaining Tool & Camshaft
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1. Remove the EN-48383-2  from the rear of the left camshafts.
Fig 2: Spark Plug Tubes & Left Cylinder Head
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2. Install the EN-46101  guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
Fig 3: Camshaft Cover
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3. Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
4. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the left cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Fig 4: Engine Front Cover Split Lines
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5. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
6. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant, on the engine front cover split lines (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
Fig 5: Camshaft Cover & Cylinder Head
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7. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.
Fig 6: Camshaft Cover & Bolts
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8. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.
Fig 7: Left Camshaft Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

9. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.
   1. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
   2. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts a second pass in the sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Fig 8: Spark Plug Tubes & Cylinder Head
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10. Remove the EN-46101  guide from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
Fig 9: Spark Plugs & Cylinder Head
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11. Install the NEW spark plugs into the left cylinder head and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Fig 10: Ignition Coils and Cylinder Head
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12. Inspect the inside of the ignition coil rubber boot for a thin, even coat of grease. If there is no grease present or additional grease is necessary, complete the following procedure:
    1. Apply a thin coating of dielectric grease evenly to the inside of the ignition coil rubber boot, up to a depth of 15 mm from the end of the boot. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    2. Remove any excess grease from around the end of the boot, and ensure there is not an excessive amount within the boot.
13. Install the ignition coils.
Fig 11: Ignition Coil Bolts and Cylinder Heads
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14. Install the ignition coil bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).