Valve Cover RH: Installation

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

Install a new valve cover gasket.

NOTE: Clean the head and 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 bolt and the studs in the sequence shown.

Fig 2: Installing Bolt & Studs
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Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.

Fig 3: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
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Connect the radio ignition interference capacitor.

Fig 4: Connecting Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor
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Connect the O2 sensor electrical connectors and wiring harness to the RH valve cover stud.

Fig 5: Connecting O2 Sensor Electrical Connectors & Wiring Harness
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NOTE: Apply a light film of brake caliper and grease compound to the interior of the spark plug boot prior to installation.

Fig 6: Installing 3 RH Coil-On-Plugs

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Install the three RH coil-on-plugs.
1. Position the coils.
2. Install the bolts.
3. Connect the electrical connectors.
Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .