PRE-RELEASE
Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (LF1 or LFW)
| Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (LF1 or LFW) |
Special Tools
EN-46101 Spark Plug Tube Seal GuideFor equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
| Removal Procedure |
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Remove the ignition coil(s). Refer to
Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2
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Disconnect and remove the engine harness from the camshaft cover.
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Remove the intake manifold. Refer to
Intake Manifold Replacement
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Remove the left camshaft cover bolts.
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Remove the left camshaft cover from the left cylinder head.
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Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the camshaft cover. Refer to
Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
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| 7. |
Install the
EN-46101
guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
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| Installation Procedure |
| 1. |
Install new camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
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Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant equivalent, on the engine front cover split lines (1).
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Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.
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Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts. 
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Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown to
10 Nm (89 lb in)
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Connect and install the engine harness to the camshaft cover.
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Install the intake manifold. Refer to
Intake Manifold Replacement
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| 8. |
Remove the
EN-46101
guide from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.
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| 9. |
Install the ignition coils. Refer to
Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2
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