Rocker Cover (LH)

Removal 

1. Remove air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to Exploded View .
2. Remove the crankcase ventilation hose.
3. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from rocker covers.
4. Remove harness bracket from cylinder head (if necessary).
5. Disconnect and remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valve (LH bank). Refer to Exploded View .
6. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Removal and Installation .
7. Remove the PCV hose from rocker cover.
8. Disconnect and remove the VTC solenoid.
9. Remove the oil filler cap from rocker cover (LH) (if necessary).
10. Loosen the rocker cover bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown.

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    : Front

11. Remove rocker cover.
12. Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
13. Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).
    CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.

Installation 

1. Apply liquid gasket using a suitable tool to joint part among rocker cover, cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1) as follows:

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   CAUTION:

   • The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application. Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before operating the engine.
   • Remove water, oil, dust, dirt, or other foreign material on all sealing surfaces prior to installation.
   • Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
   NOTE: The figure shows an example of LH side [zoomed in shows camshaft bracket (No. 1)].
   1. Apply liquid gasket to joint part of camshaft bracket (a) (No. 1) and cylinder head.
   2. Apply liquid gasket (b) to the figure (a) squarely.
2. Install new rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
3. Install the rocker cover.
   NOTE: Be sure the rocker cover gasket does not fall out of the installation groove during installation.
4. Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in numerical order as shown.
   Fig 1: Rocker Cover Bolts (LH) Tightening Sequence

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   : Front

   1st step	: 1.96 N.m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
   2nd step	: 8.33 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

5. Install the oil filler cap to rocker cover (LH) (if removed).
6. Install the PCV hose.
   • Insert PCV hose by 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) from connector end.
   • When installing, be careful not to twist or come in contact with other parts.
7. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
   • Check engine oil level and adjust as necessary. Refer to Inspection .