Tracker 4WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the 4 ignition coils.
2. Remove the 4 ignition coils (1).
3. Remove the accelerator cable from the clip on the cylinder head cover.
4. Remove the oil level gauge.
5. Remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose.
6. Remove the PCV breather hose.
7. Remove the 6 cap nuts and washers from the cylinder head.
8. Remove the cylinder head cover (1).
9. Remove the cylinder head cover gasket (2).
10. Remove the 4 O-rings (3).
Installation Procedure
Important: Use a new cylinder head cover gasket, new O-rings and a new side seal whenever the cylinder head cover replacement procedure is
performed.
1. Ensure that the new gasket, the new O-rings and the new side seal are correctly positioned during the cylinder head cover installation.
2. Clean the sealing surfaces on the cylinder head cover and the cylinder head.