Cylinder Head Cover
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Injector Harness Nuts, Cylinder Head Cover/Injector Wiring Gasket & Injector Wiring Harness Connectors
NOTE:
Gasket must be completely dry and free of oil before installation. Pneumatic tools should NOT be used to remove or install the cover.
- Wipe oil from the cylinder head cover gasket (2), rocker box, and cylinder head cover.
- Inspect cylinder head cover gasket (2) for tears, or splits. Replace if necessary.
- Install the cylinder head cover gasket (2) on the rocker box.
- Install the injector nuts to injector studs. Tighten nuts to 1.25 N.m (11 in. lbs.).
- Connect both injector harness connectors.
NOTE:
Pneumatic tools should NOT be used to remove or install the cover.
- Install cylinder head cover and cylinder head cover capscrews. Tighten from center out. Tighten to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Install the Close Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) drain hoses (3) to the cylinder head cover.
- Connect the crankcase pressure sensor connector (2).
- Connect the CCV Tube (1) at the Crankcase Depression Regular (CDR) valve.
- Remove any oil from the CCV seal area and install the CCV breather filter.
- Install the CCV cover (4) and capscrews. Tighten to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the oil fill cap.
- Connect both negative battery cables.
- Install the engine cover. Tighten the bolts (1) 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Start the vehicle and check for leaks.