Valve Cover: Installation

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Inspect the valve cover gaskets for damage. Install new gaskets if necessary.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Cover Gaskets
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Install the valve cover and bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 2: Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Reposition the fuel injection supply wiring harness.

Fig 3: Repositioning Fuel Injection Supply Wiring Harness
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Install the wiring harness retainers on the valve cover studs.

Fig 4: Install Wiring Harness Retainers On Valve Cover Studs
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Install the breather tube on the valve cover.

Fig 5: Install Breather Tube On Valve Cover
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Install the coil-on-plug assemblies.
1. Install the coil assemblies.
2. Install the coil assembly bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Install Coil-On-Plug Assemblies
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Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Connect Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
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Connect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 8: Connect Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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Position the CHT boot.

Fig 9: Positioning CHT Boot
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Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 10: Connect Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .