Cylinder head cover

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Remove the engine cover.

   (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

2. 2

   Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. 3

   Remove the air cleaner.

   (See Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)

4. 4

   Disconnect the engine wiring connector and wiring harness clamp, then remove the cylinder head cover heat protector and wiring from the cylinder head cover.

   

5. 5

   Remove the oil control valve (OCV).

   (See Engine Control/Fuel System - CVVT Oil Control Valve)

6. 6

   Remove the ignition coil.

   (See Engine Electrical System - Ignition Coil)

7. 7

   Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).

   

8. 8

   Remove the high-pressure fuel pump.

   (See Engine Control Module/Fuel System - High Pressure Fuel Pump)

9. 9

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

   

   

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: LOCTITE 5900H

      

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

      

   4. Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in the order and steps shown.

      Tightening Torque

      Step 1:

      3.9–5.9 N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.9–4.3 ft-lbf, 34.5–52.2 in-lbf)

      Step 2:

      7,8–9.8 N·m

      

2. 2

   Install in the reverse order of removal.