Rocker Cover LH

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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 battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Battery>REMOVAL .
2. Remove the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
3. Remove the V-belts. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>V-belt>REMOVAL>V-BELT .
4. Align the timing mark (B) on crank pulley to the 0° in timing gauge (A) on chain cover as shown in the figure, and turn the crankshaft by 180° clockwise from that position.
NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the rocker cover LH and the cam lobe of camshaft LH contacting with each other when removing the rocker cover LH.

Fig 1: Turning Crankshaft 180° Clockwise
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Remove the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION(H4DO)>Ignition Coil>REMOVAL .
Remove the intake manifold protector LH.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold Protector LH Bolts
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Remove the rocker cover LH.

Fig 3: 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 4: Precaution For Removing Liquid Gasket From Engine Unit Using Scraper
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Fig 5: Locating Rocker Cover Gasket LH
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