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Rocker Cover RH

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. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
    4. Remove the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
    5. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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    6. 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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    7. Remove the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL .
    8. Remove the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
    9. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
    10. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the Cross Member COMPL front.
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    11. Lower the vehicle.
    12. 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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    13. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
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    14. While gradually lifting up the engine, set the ST between the engine mount RH 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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    15. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  2. Remove the #1 ignition coil and the 3 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION (H4DO)>IGNITION COIL>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the rocker cover RH.
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  4. Remove the rocker cover gasket (ring type) from the cam carrier RH.
  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 RH.
    • If the cam lobe of camshaft RH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.
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  6. Remove the rocker cover gasket RH from the rocker cover RH, and remove the liquid gasket.
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