Removal (RH)
- Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to
[INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Separate engine harness removing their brackets from rocker covers.
- Remove harness bracket from cylinder head (RH). Refer to [CYLINDER HEAD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
- Disconnect and remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valve (RH bank). Refer to Front Timing Chain Case: Exploded View
- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to [IGNITION COIL: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
- Remove the PCV hoses from rocker cover.
- Remove the PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover (RH), if necessary.
- Remove the rocker cover bolts using power tool in reverse order as shown.
- <==: Front
- Remove rocker cover gaskets from rocker covers.
- 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.