Rocker Cover LH

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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 REMOVAL , Battery.
2. Remove the V-belts. Ref. to V-BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt.
3. 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 By 180° Clockwise
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Remove the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Ref. to REMOVAL , Ignition Coil.
Remove the clip (A) securing the engine harness to remove the intake manifold protector LH.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold Protector LH Bolts With Clip
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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: Caution - When Removing Liquid Gasket From Engine Not To Damage Cam Lobe Of Camshaft LH

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Fig 5: Locating Spark Plug Pipe Gasket

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