Valve Cover RH: Installation

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CAUTION: Do not clean the valve cover gasket with solvent. Damage to the valve cover gasket may occur.

Fig 1: Cleaning All Mating Surfaces

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Clean all the mating surfaces.
Install the valve cover gasket, if removed.

Fig 2: Installing Valve Cover Gasket
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NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed within four minutes, remove the sealant and reapply.

Fig 3: Applying Sealant

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Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the cylinder head and lower intake manifold meet.
Install the valve cover.
- Position the valve cover.
- Tighten the eight bolts in the sequence shown.
  
  Fig 4: Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Connect the crankcase ventilation tube.

Fig 5: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube
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Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover studs.

Fig 6: Connecting Wiring Harness To Valve Cover Studs
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Connect the vacuum hose.

Fig 7: Connecting Vacuum Hose
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Position the engine control sensor wiring and connect it to the mass air flow sensor.

Fig 8: Positioning Engine Control Sensor Wiring & Connect MAF Sensor
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Connect the spark plug wires to the RH spark plug wire holders.

Fig 9: Connecting Spark Plug Wires To RH Spark Plug Wire Holders
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Connect the heater hose support.

Fig 10: Connecting Heater Hose Support
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Install the spark plug wires.

Fig 11: Installing Spark Plug Wires
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Connect the ignition coil electrical connector.

Fig 12: Connecting Ignition Coil Electrical Connector
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Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .