Cylinder head cover

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. 2

   Remove the engine cover.

   (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

3. 3

   Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps, and remove the bracket around the cylinder head cover.

   

4. 4

   Remove the ignition coils.

   (See Engine Electrical System - Ignition Coil)

5. 5

   Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) hose (B).

   

6. 6

   Remove the high-pressure fuel pump.

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

7. 7

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

   

8. 8

   Remove the cylinder head cover (A).

   

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: 4 mm (0.16 in)

      

   3. Install the cylinder head cover (A), tightening the bolts using the following procedure.

      Tightening torque:

      1st step: 3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 ft·lbf, 34.7 - 52.7 in·lbf)

      2nd step: 7.8 - 9.8 N·m

      

      

2. 2

   Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.