Honda 12310-RAA-A00 Cylinder Head Cover

To remove the valve cover you must first unplug the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Third, take of the intake manifold cover and then the ignition coils. Next, remove the bolt holding the power steering hose bracket to the valve cover next is the dipstick and the valve cover breather hose. Following that, unscrew the valve cover nuts and then take off the valve cover gently with a help of soft-face hammer if it sticks to gasket. For installation, it is very important that the gasket surfaces on the intake manifold, cylinder head, and valve cover be free of any matter such as gasket goo and other residues so it is best to use a shop rag with lacquer thinner or acetone to wipe the area clean. Through the grooved recess on the valve cover, accommodate a new valve cover gasket into its right place. On the new spark plug tube seals, replace them, on the timing chain cover grooves and the number 5 rocker shaft holder, use a small amount of RTV sealant. Using your wrench tighten the nuts of the valve cover to the tightening sequence and torque applied and then reverse the process of removal. Finally, reconnect the battery.

After removing the original gasket and seal washers, clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and valve cover, and inspect the PCV valve if the rear cover was removed.