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Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)

Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)



Special Tools

• EN 46101 Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide

• EN-48383 Camshaft Retaining Tools


For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .


1. Remove the EN 48383-2 from the rear of the left camshafts.


2. Install the EN-46101 guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.


3. Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.


4. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the left cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.

5. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant on the engine front cover split lines (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.


6. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.


7. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.


8. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.


8.1. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in sequence with 10 Nm (89 lb in) .

8.2. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts a second pass in sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .

9. Remove the EN 46101 guide from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.


10. Install the NEW spark plugs into the left cylinder head and tighten with 20 Nm (15 lb ft).


11. Install the ignition coils.


12. Install the ignition coil bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .