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Rocker Cover LH

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. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
    2. Fully open the panel COMPL front hood. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
    3. Remove the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
    4. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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    5. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
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    6. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTIONS) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
    7. Remove the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
    8. Remove the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>BATTERY>REMOVAL .
    9. Disconnect connector (A) from ECM.
      CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the connector (A), check that the lock is released completely when moving the lever.
      NOTE: To disconnect the connector (A), press the portion (a) shown in the figure to release the lock and move the lever in the direction of arrow.
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    10. Disconnect the connector (B) and terminal (C) from the main fuse box, and remove the engine wiring harness from the clip (D).
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    11. Release the claw (A) securing the battery cable assembly to the bracket.
    12. Release the claw (B) securing the engine wiring harness to the bracket, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with work.
    13. Remove the bracket.
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    14. Remove the fuel pipe protector from the high-pressure fuel pump case and intake manifold assembly.
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    15. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
    16. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the Cross Member COMPL.
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    17. Lower the vehicle.
    18. 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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    19. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
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    20. While gradually lifting up the engine, set the ST between the engine mount LH and Cross Member 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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    21. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  2. Remove the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION (H4DO)>IGNITION COIL>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the rocker cover LH.
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  4. Remove the rocker cover gasket (ring type) from the cam carrier LH.
  5. Remove 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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  6. Remove the rocker cover gasket LH from the rocker cover LH, and remove the liquid gasket.
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