For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the spark plug cover bolts and cover.
3. Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
4. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.
5. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
6. Disconnect all of the necessary vacuum lines.
7. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
8. Remove the valve cover bolts.
9. Remove the valve cover.
10. Remove the valve cover gasket from the valve cover.

### Installation Procedure

1. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the rear valve cover to cylinder head seal.
2. Install the new valve cover gasket to the valve cover.
3. Install the valve cover.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the valve cover bolts.

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

5. Connect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
6. Connect all of the necessary vacuum lines.
7. Connect the CMP sensor connector.
8. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.
9. Connect the breather tube from the valve cover.
10. Install the spark plug cover.
11. Install the spark plug cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

12. Connect the negative battery cable.