Removing
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation valve and ventilation hoses from the valve cover.
1.6 L Models
3. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the clamps.
4. Remove the top two timing belt cover bolts (SOHC) and loosen the lower timing belt cover bolts.
5. Unscrew the valve cover bolts (SOHC).
6. Remove the valve cover from the cylinder head.
7. Inspect the cover gasket, replace if necessary.
1.8 L Models
8. Tag the spark plug wires and disconnect them from the spark plugs.
9. Remove the distributor of ignition together with wires.
10. Unscrew the bolts of the top cover of the timing belt and remove the cover.
11. Unscrew the valve cover bolts and remove the valve cover.
Installation
1.6 L Models
1. Apply a layer of sealant to the cover groove, install the valve cover gasket into the groove (SOHC).
2. Install the valve cover, insert the bolts and tighten them.
1.8 L Models
3. Clean off the traces of the old gasket, apply a layer of sealant to the groove of the valve cover (SOHC), install the gasket in the groove.
4. Apply silicone sealant to the shaded areas of the cylinder head (1.8L DOHC).
5. Install the cover, insert the bolts and tighten the bolts by hand.
6. Tighten the bolts in several steps in the sequence shown.