Valve Cover - RH: Removal
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.
- Disconnect the RH fuel injector electrical connections and the RH ignition coil electrical connections.
- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
- Install the special tool.
- Remove the RH engine mount nuts.
- Disconnect the front heater hose.
- Disconnect the vapor management valve vacuum hose and vacuum canister vacuum harness and lift the fuel charging wiring off the valve cover studs.
- Using the special tool, raise the engine.
- Remove the RH valve cover.
- Fully loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.
- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Inspect the valve cover gasket. If the gasket is damaged, remove and discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
The bolts are part of the valve cover and cannot be removed.