Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Right Valve Rocker Arm, Cover & Bolts

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Install a NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket if the gasket was removed from the valve rocker arm cover.
Install the valve rocker arm cover.
Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Fig 2: View Of Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts in the sequence shown, using two passes.
Tighten:
- Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts a first pass to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts a final pass to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Spark Plug Wires (Right)

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IMPORTANT: Fully install the spark plug wire by pushing on the exposed end of the spark plug boot. Do not push the spark plug wire on to the spark plug by using the metal heat shield.

Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs and ignition coils.

Fig 4: View Of Ignition Coil, ECT And MAP Sensor Electrical Connectors

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Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector (3).
Connect the ignition coil harness electrical connector (2).
Install the CPA retainer to the ignition coil electrical connector (2).

Fig 5: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct

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Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
Tighten the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
Tighten: Tighten the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .