Rocker Cover: Removal and Installation

Rocker Cover: Removal and Installation [QR25DE]

REMOVAL
1) Remove intake manifold.
2) Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover.
3) Remove ignition coils.
4) Remove PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover, if necessary.
5) Remove oil filler cap from rocker cover, if necessary.
6) Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.





7) Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
8) Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).

CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.

INSTALLATION
1) Apply liquid gasket using Tool to joint of rocker cover, cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1) as follows:





Tool number: WS39930000 (-)
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent.
a) Apply liquid gasket to joint part of camshaft bracket (a) (No. 1) and cylinder head.
b) Apply liquid gasket (b) 90 degrees to figure (a).
2) Install new rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
3) Install rocker cover.
^ Check to be sure rocker cover gasket is not dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
4) Tighten bolts in two steps in numerical order as shown.





1st step: 2.0 Nm (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
2nd step: 8.3 Nm (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
5) Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.