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 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: Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) dot of gasket and 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 1: Positioning Valve Cover And Installing Bolt And The Studs
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NOTE: Engine removed for clarity.

Fig 2: Positioning EVAP Tube And Installing Nuts

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Position the EVAP tube and install the nuts.
Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.

Fig 3: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
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Position the wiring harness and install the nut.
Connect the wiring retainer.

Fig 4: Positioning Wiring Harness And Installing Nut
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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 5: Installing RH Spark Plug Wires

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Install the RH spark plug wires.
Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .