For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
3. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
4. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
5. Remove the engine front cover to water pump bolt.
6. Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position and install a NEW engine front cover gasket to the dowel pins.
2. Position and install the engine front cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the engine front cover to water pump bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
6. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
7. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .