Cylinder Head Cover Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. 3
   Remove the air cleaner hose. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
4. 4
   Disconnect the engine wiring connector and the cable clamp, then remove the connector bracket from the engine.

   

5. 5
   Disconnect the ignition coil. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")
6. 6
   Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).

   

7. 7
   Remove the vacuum hose assembly (A).

   Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

   

8. 8
   Remove the high pressure fuel pump and high pressure fuel line. (Refer to Fuel System - "High Pressure Fuel Pump")
9. 9
   Disconnect the exhaust oil control valve (OCV) connector. (Refer to Fuel System - "CVVT Oil Control Valve")
10. 10
    Remove the cylinder head protector bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

    

11. 11
    Remove the cylinder head cover (A) and gasket.

    

Installation

1. 1
   Install the cylinder head cover.

   1. Remove the hardened sealant located on the upper surface between the timing chain cover and the cylinder head cover before assembly.
   2. Assemble within 5 minutes after applying sealant. Bead width: 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.07 - 0.11 in.) Sealant: TB1217H or LOCTITE 5900H.

      

   3. Install a new cylinder head cover gasket (A).

      

   4. Install the cylinder head cover (A).

      

   5. Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in the order and steps shown. Tightening torque Step 1: 3.9 - 5.9 N·m Step 2: 7.8 - 9.8 N·m

      

2. 2
   Install in the reverse order of removal.