Valve Cover (G2029687): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
- Remove the upper timing chain.
Refer to: UPPER TIMING CHAIN .
- Remove the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) assembly.
Refer to: CONTINUOUS VARIABLE VALVE LIFT .
- Remove the fuel injectors.
Refer to: FUEL INJECTORS (G1998238)
- Remove the valve cover vent oil separator.
Refer to: VALVE COVER VENT OIL SEPARATOR .
- Remove the evaporative emission canister purge valve.
Refer to: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER (G1914787)
- Remove the high pressure fuel pump.
Refer to: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (G2043272)
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
- Disconnect the 8 electrical connectors.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release the wiring harness and reposition away from the valve cover assembly.
Remove the 2 engine cover support mounts.
Remove the 2 retaining studs and reposition the coolant bypass hose away from the valve cover assembly.
- Remove the 19 bolts.
- Remove the valve cover assembly.
Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
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NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors. Inspect the O-ring seals, install a new component if damaged.
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CAUTION: Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Remove the oil filler pipe.
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NOTE: Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.
- Release the 20 camshaft bearing cap bolts evenly 1 turn at a time.
- Remove the camshafts.
- Inspect the components and renew if damaged or worn.