Single tappet cover -r.r and replace gasket
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Cylinder head/s › Single tappet cover -r.r and replace gasket
SINGLE TAPPET COVER -R.R AND REPLACE GASKET
Removing
- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the ignition coil module.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ignition coil | See A030 IGNITION COIL |
1. Disconnect the electrical connections (1a) and (1b) from the phase transformer electromagnets.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | Exhaust side phase transformer solenoid valve | See N093 PHASE SHIFTER SOLENOID VALVE ON EXHAUST SIDE |
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Inlet side phase transformer solenoid valve | See N092 PHASE SHIFTER SOLENOID VALVE ON INTAKE SIDE |
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the ignition coil module (1b).
1. Loosen the band and disconnect the engine oil vapour recovery pipe from the tappet cover.
2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the tappet cover (2b) complete with gasket and phase transformer electromagnets.
Refitting
1. Place the tappet cover (1a), complete with gasket and phase transformer electromagnets, back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tappet cover | Bolt | M6 | (cylinder head side) 0.7 - 0.9 | 1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS |
2. Connect the engine oil vapour recovery pipe to the tappet cover and tighten the band.
1. Place the ignition coil module (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition coil module | Bolt | M6 | (tappet cover side) 2.2 | 1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS |
- Connect the electrical connections to the phase transformer electromagnets.
- Connect the electrical connection to the ignition coil module.
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
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