Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools Required
Valve Spring Compressor Attachment 07757-PJ1010A
Identify the valves and valve springs as they are removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original position.
- Remove the cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL ).
- Remove the rocker arm assembly (see ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).
- Remove the camshaft (see CAMSHAFT REMOVAL ).
- Using an appropriate-sized socket (A), and a plastic mallet (B), lightly tap the valve retainer to loosen the valve cotters.
- Install the valve spring compressor and attachment. Compress the valve spring, and remove the valve cotters.
- Remove the valve spring compressor and the attachment, then remove the spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve.
- Install the valve guide seal remover.
- Remove the valve seal.
- Remove the valve spring seat.