Front cover (from the side of the radiator)
1. Disconnect the wire from the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the wires from the spark plugs and remove the wiring harness cover (see illustrations). Before removing, number the wires so as not to confuse them during installation.
4.2a. Remove the wiring harness cover | 4.2b. Valve cover details: 1 - ignition coil, 2 - spark plug wire holder |
3. Remove poly V-belt (see chapter 1, section 21).
4. Remove the generator bracket.
5. Turn away bolts and nuts of fastening of a cover of valves (see illustrations).
4.5. Location of valve cover fasteners: 1 - valve cover, 2 - bolt, 3 - gasket
6. Separate the valve cover.
Note. If the cover is stuck to the cylinder head, use a soft-faced hammer to remove it.
Back cover
7. Disconnect a wire from a negative conclusion of the storage battery.
8. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs and remove the wire holder (see illustration). In order not to make mistakes when assembling, mark each of them.
4.8. The location of the parts of the rear valve cover: 1 - spark plug wires, 2 - spark plug wire holder
9. Remove the V-ribbed drive belt (see chapter 1, section 21).
10. Remove the pump and power steering brackets (see chapter 10, section 19).
11. Turn away bolts and nuts of fastening of a cover of valves.
12. Remove the valve cover.
Note. If the cover does not come off, try removing it with a wooden mallet.
Installation
13. Before installing the covers, the mating surfaces of each cylinder head and valve cover must be absolutely clean. Use a suitable scraper to remove any old seal or gasket material, then clean the mating surfaces with lacquer thinner or acetone (if sealing material or grease remains on the mating surfaces when the cover is installed, oil may leak through these places). The lids are made of aluminum, so be very careful not to scratch or deform the surfaces with a scraper.
14. Apply sealant to the threads of the mounting bolts and nuts. Reinstall the valve cover with a new gasket, then install the nuts and bolts.
15. Tighten the nuts and bolts in several stages to the required torque specified in the technical data given in this chapter.
16. Complete the installation in reverse order. Remember to add coolant to the system if it has drained.
17. Start the engine and check for leakage at the junction of the valve cover with the cylinder head.