For 1990-2009 cars only
- Remove the ignition coil and bracket assembly, bolts, and wire harness from the left cover, if required.
- Remove the ignition coil and bracket assembly, bolts, and wire harness from the right cover, if required.
- Inspect the tube for a loose fit or damage.
- Remove the oil fill cap and tube from the right cover, if required.
- Remove the gaskets (504) from the covers.
- Remove the cover mounting bolts, with grommets.
- Clean the covers in solvent.
- Dry the covers with compressed air.
- Inspect the ventilation system passages for restrictions.
- Inspect the gasket grooves for damage.
- Inspect the coil bracket threaded bolt holes for damage or debris.
Important:
| • | Do not use the valve rocker arm cover gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly. |
| • | Remove the ignition coils before cleaning the cover in solvent. Do not submerge the ignition coils in solvent. |
| • | Do not remove the oil fill tube or crankcase vent valve grommet from the covers unless service is required. |
| • | If the oil fill tube or crankcase vent valve grommet has been removed from the rocker arm covers, install a NEW tube or grommet during assembly. |
Cover mounting bolts and grommets that are not damaged may be used again during assembly.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
