Rocker Cover (RH)

Removal 

1. Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to Removal and Installation .
   CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold.
2. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from rocker covers.
3. Remove harness bracket from cylinder head (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
4. Disconnect and remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valve (RH bank). Refer to Exploded View .
5. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Removal and Installation .
6. Remove the PCV hoses from rocker cover.
7. Remove the PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover (RH) (if necessary).
   CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
8. Loosen the rocker cover bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown.

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   : Front

9. Remove rocker cover.
10. Remove rocker cover gaskets from rocker covers.
11. 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.
      CAUTION:

      • Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
      • Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.
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 (RH) 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 new O-ring and PCV valve to rocker cover (RH) (if removed).
   CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
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.