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Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (LAU)

Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (LAU)


Special Tools

EN-46101 Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the ignition coil(s). Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 .

2. Disconnect and remove the engine harness from the camshaft cover.

3. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement .

4. Remove the secondary air injection pump hose and bracket. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Hose Replacement .

5. Remove the secondary air injection pump pipe. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Pipe Replacement .

6. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation tube - camshaft cover to turbocharger. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Replacement - Camshaft Cover to Turbo Charger .

7. Remove the left camshaft cover bolts (1).


8. Remove the left camshaft cover (2) from the left cylinder head.

9. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection

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



Installation Procedure


1. Install new camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.


2. 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).


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


4. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.

5. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .


6. Connect and install the engine harness to the camshaft cover.

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


8. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement .

9. Install the secondary air injection pump hose and bracket. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Hose Replacement .

10. Install the secondary air injection pump pipe. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Pipe Replacement .

11. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 .

12. Install the positive crankcase ventilation hose/pipe. See Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Replacement - Camshaft Cover to Turbo Charger .