Valve Cover LH: Installation

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NOTE: Clean the valve cover sealing area before installing a new gasket.

Install a new gasket on the valve cover.

NOTE: Clean the head and the front cover sealing surfaces using metal surface cleaner before applying silicone gasket and sealant.

NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within four minutes of applying the sealant.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket Sealant To Front Cover To Cylinder Head Joints

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Apply a 5-mm dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover to cylinder head joints.
Position the valve cover and install the studs and the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 2: Installing Studs & Bolts
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Position the power steering hose and install the bolt.

Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Hose Bolt
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Position the engine lift bracket and install the bolt.

Fig 4: Installing Engine Lift Bracket Bolt
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Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover studs.

Fig 5: Connecting Wiring Harness To Valve Cover Studs
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NOTE: Apply a light film of brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the interior of the spark plug boot prior to installation.

Fig 6: Installing 3 LH Coil-On-Plugs

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Install the three LH coil-on-plugs.
1. Position the coils.
2. Install the bolts.
3. Connect the electrical connectors.
Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.

Fig 7: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
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Install the engine appearance cover.

Fig 8: Installing Engine Appearance Cover
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