For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
- Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) check valve. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Replacement .
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) foul air tube quick connect fitting from the camshaft cover. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 1 .
- Loosen the camshaft cover bolts.
- Remove the camshaft cover.
- Discard the camshaft cover perimeter seals and spark plug seals if there is any evidence of damage or if the seal comes out of the groove in the cover during removal.
- Clean and inspect the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
Installation Procedure
- Install the camshaft cover seal as required.
- Install the camshaft cover.
- Tighten the camshaft cover bolts.
- Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 1 .
- Connect the PCV foul air tube quick connect fitting to the camshaft cover. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Install the AIR check valve. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Replacement .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
Important: Be careful to prevent the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal from being damaged by the edge of the cylinder head casting.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
