For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
2. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
3. Remove the following electrical connectors from the camshaft cover.

• | The fuel injector (1)

• | The heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (2)

• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (3)

4. Remove the camshaft cover ground wire bolt (1) from the cover.
5. Remove the ground wire from cover.
6. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
7. Remove the camshaft cover from the cylinder head.
8. Remove the seals from the camshaft cover.

Do not reuse the seals.

9. Clean and inspect the cylinder head sealing surface.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install a NEW camshaft cover seal into the camshaft cover groove.
2. Install NEW ignition coil seals into the camshaft cover grooves.
3. Place the camshaft cover onto the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the camshaft cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Position the ground wire to the camshaft cover. Ensure that the anti rotation tab is seated against the cover.
6. Install the camshaft cover ground wire bolt (1) to the cover.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

7. Install the following electrical connectors to the camshaft cover.

• | The fuel injector (1)

• | The HO2S (2)

• | The ECT sensor (3)

8. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
9. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .