COVER-CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Disconnect ignition coil electrical connectors.
3. Disconnect PCV and make-up air hoses from cylinder head cover.
4. Use compressed air to blow dirt and debris off the cylinder head cover prior to removal.
5. Remove cylinder head cover bolts.
6. Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new cylinder head cover gaskets (1,2).
2. Install studs in cover as shown.
3. Clean all RTV from cylinder head.
NOTE: When using RTV, the sealing surfaces must be clean and free from grease and oil.
NOTE: When using RTV, parts should be assembled in 10 minutes and tighten to final torque within 45 minutes.
4. Apply a dot of Mopar® engine sealant RTV or equivalent to cylinder head/front cover T-joint (1).
5. Install cylinder head cover assembly to cylinder head and install all bolts, ensuring the studs are located as shown.
6. Tighten bolts in sequence shown using a 2 step torque method as follows:
a. Tighten all bolts to 5 N·m (44 in. lbs.)
b. Tighten all bolts to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.).
7. Install ignition coils. Tighten fasteners to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.).
8. If the PCV valve was removed, tighten PCV valve to 5 N·m (44 in. lbs.).
9. Connect PCV and make-up air hoses to cylinder head cover.
10. Install engine cover.