TL V6-3.5L (2007)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Cylinder Head Cover Installation
Cylinder Head Cover Installation
1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If the seal is damaged, replace it.
2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.
3. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
4. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely, then install new
spark plug seals (C) on the spark plug tubes, and install the cylinder head covers.
5. Visually check the spark plug seals for damage.
6. Install new cover washers (D).
7. Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step tighten all of the bolts, in sequence, 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 lbf-ft) (front cover shown).
8. Install the breather hose (A).
