Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side

Special Tools 

EN-46101  Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide

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Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Tubes
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1. Install the EN-46101  guide onto the spark plug tubes of the right cylinder head.
Fig 2: View Of Right Camshaft Cover Bolt Grommets
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2. Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
3. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the right cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Split Lines
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4. 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 for recommended sealant.
Fig 4: View Of Right Camshaft Cover
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5. Place the right camshaft cover into position onto the right cylinder head.
Fig 5: Locating Right Camshaft Cover Bolts
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6. Loosely install the right camshaft cover bolts.
Fig 6: Identifying Right Camshaft Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

7. Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.
   1. Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
   2. Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts a second pass to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Fig 7: View Of Spark Plug Tubes
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8. Remove the EN-46101  guide from the spark plug tubes of the right cylinder head.
Fig 8: View Of Spark Plugs
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9. Install the NEW spark plugs into the right cylinder head and tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
Fig 9: View Of Ignition Coils
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10. 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.
11. Install the ignition coils.
Fig 10: Identifying Ignition Coil Bolts
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12. Install the ignition coil bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).