Rocker Cover RH

NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.

When working on the vehicle
NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
1. Remove the air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot to the throttle body.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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3. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body Air Intake Boot
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4. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the #1 ignition coil and the #3 ignition coil. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the intake manifold protector RH.

Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Protector RH Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rocker cover RH.

Fig 4: Locating Rocker Cover RH Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rocker cover gasket RH, #1 spark plug pipe gasket and #3 spark plug pipe gasket, and remove the liquid gasket.
CAUTION:
- When removing the liquid gasket from engine unit using scraper, use special care not to damage the cam lobe of camshaft RH.
- If the cam lobe of camshaft RH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.
Fig 5: Caution For Removing Liquid Gasket From Camshaft Cam Lobe Using Scraper
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Fig 6: Locating Spark Plug Pipe Gasket Mounting Bolts
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