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Rocker Cover LH

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NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.
  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Remove the striker assembly front hood. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Front Hood>DISASSEMBLY .
    2. Fully open the panel COMPL front hood. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
    3. Remove the V-belt covers.
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    4. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
    5. Remove the battery. Refer to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DOTC)>Battery>REMOVAL .
    6. Remove the connector (A) and connector (B) in numerical order shown in figure.
    7. Disconnect the connector (C), and remove the engine wiring harness from the clip (D).
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    8. Remove the claw (A) securing the battery cable assembly to the bracket, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with work.
    9. Release the claw (B) securing the engine wiring harness to the bracket, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with work.
    10. Remove the bracket.
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    11. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
    12. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the crossmember COMPL front.
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    13. Lower the vehicle.
    14. Remove the pitching stopper. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Transmission Mounting System>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
    15. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

      ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

      Tightening torque: 

      43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb)

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    16. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
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    17. While gradually lifting up the engine, set the ST between the engine mount LH and crossmember COMPL front, and then slowly lower the engine.
      CAUTION:
      • When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
      • To avoid damaging the ST, be sure to set the ST as shown in the figure.
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      • After lowering the engine, rock the engine to check that the ST does not come off.

        Preparation tool: 

        ST: STAND ASSY (18632AA030)

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    18. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  2. Remove the side engine oil cooler pipe. Refer to LUBRICATION (H4DOTC)>Engine Oil Cooler>REMOVAL>SIDE ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE .
  3. Remove the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Refer to IGNITION (H4DOTC)>Ignition Coil>REMOVAL>LH SIDE .
  4. Remove the connector from the water pipe LH.
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  5. Remove the rocker cover LH.
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  6. Remove the rocker cover gasket (ring type) and the spark plug pipe gasket, and remove the liquid gasket.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the liquid gasket from engine unit using scraper, use special care not to damage the cam lobe of camshaft LH.
    • If the cam lobe of camshaft LH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.
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  7. Remove the rocker cover gasket LH from the rocker cover LH, and remove the liquid gasket.
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