Rocker Cover LH

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 bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>REMOVAL>FRONT GRILLE UPPER .
2. Using a marker pen, make alignment marks (A) on both the front hood and the front hood striker.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Marks On Both Front Hood And Front Hood Striker
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3. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Hood Striker Bolts
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4. Change the front hood damper mounting position from (A) to (B), and completely open the front hood.
  Tightening torque:
  
  20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
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5. Remove the collector cover.
  1. Remove the clip (A).
  2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
  3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
  Fig 4: Removing Collector Cover
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6. Remove the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Battery>REMOVAL .
7. Remove the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
8. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
9. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Engine Mounting Nuts
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10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
12. Disconnect the connector (A) from the brake vacuum pump.
13. Disconnect connector (B) and terminal (C) from the generator, and remove the clip (D) securing the generator cord to the intake manifold.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector And Terminal From Generator
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14. Disconnect connector (A) from A/C compressor, and remove the generator cord from clip (B).
15. Remove the clip (C) securing the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector, and move the generator cord aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector From A/C Compressor
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16. Disconnect the connector from pressure switch (triple pressure switch).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Connector From Pressure Switch (Triple Pressure Switch)
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17. Remove the fuel pipe protector from the high-pressure fuel pump case and intake manifold.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Bolts
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18. Remove the pitching stopper.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Pitching Stopper Bolt And Nut
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19. Remove the bolt securing the transmission harness stay to the CVT.
  NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine removal/installation.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
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20. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
  
  Fig 12: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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21. Lift the engine high enough until the stud bolt of the engine mount is drawn out of the crossmember.
  CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
22. Set the ST between the engine mount and crossmember, and slowly lower the engine.
  CAUTION: After lowering the engine, check that the ST does not come off even if the engine is bounced.
  
  ST 18632AA020 STAND ASSY
  
  Fig 13: Setting ST Between Engine Mount And Crossmember
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23. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  
  Fig 14: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Remove the side engine oil cooler pipe assembly. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO)>Engine Oil Cooler Pipe>REMOVAL>SIDE ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE .
Remove the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION(H4DOTC)>Ignition Coil>REMOVAL .
Remove the connector from the water pipe LH.

Fig 15: Locating Connector From Water Pipe LH
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Remove the rocker cover LH.

Fig 16: Locating Rocker Cover LH Bolts
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Remove the rocker cover gasket LH, #2 spark plug pipe gasket and #4 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 LH.
- If the cam lobe of camshaft LH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.
Fig 17: Precaution For Removing Liquid Gasket From Engine Unit Using Scraper
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Fig 18: Locating Spark Plug Pipe Gasket
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