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Rocker Cover RH

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NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.
  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Remove the V-belt covers.
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    2. Remove the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the #1 ignition coil and the #3 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION (H4DOTC)>IGNITION COIL>REMOVAL>RH SIDE .
  3. Remove the clip from the oil pipe (vacuum pump).
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  4. Remove the clip holding the engine wiring harness from cam carrier RH.
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  5. Remove the rocker cover RH.
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  6. Remove the rocker cover gasket (ring type) and the spark plug pipe gasket, and remove the liquid gasket.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the liquid gasket from engine unit using scraper, use special care not to damage the cam lobe of camshaft RH.
    • If the cam lobe of camshaft RH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.
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  7. Remove the rocker cover gasket RH from the rocker cover RH, and remove the liquid gasket.