Lexicon1

Hi
I am replacing the cap and rotor on my 97'SC400, but removing the left access cover is not coming out easily.
Do I need to remove the serpentine fan belt?
Do I need to remove the radiator hose to easily access it?
ANY other hints or ideas in getting to that darn cover are appreciated. It appears I need to completely remove that cover to access and remove the cap.

Any especially difficult bolts that need removing?

jeremyp111

This right from AllData.

DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY. CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT.


REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR.
Disconnect the following hoses:
Air hose from Idle Air Control (IAC) valve
Air hose (from air control valve on PS pump) from intake air connector


Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
Remove the 2 hose clamps.
Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle body and air cleaner hose. and remove the intake air connector.


REMOVE UPPER HIGH-TENSION CORD COVER.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disconnect the front side claw groove of the upper cord cover from the claw of lower cord cover, and remove the upper cord cover.


REMOVE RH ENGINE WIRE COVER.
Remove the bolt and engine wire cover.


REMOVE LH ENGINE WIRE COVER.
Remove the 2 bolts and engine wire cover.


REMOVE RH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER.
Remove the 4 bolts, timing belt cover and 3 gaskets.


REMOVE LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disconnect the cord grommet from the timing belt cover, and remove the timing belt cover and 3 gaskets.
Remove the cord grommet from the high-tension cord.
DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE FROM WATER INLET.


REMOVE DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY.
Remove the pulley bolt, cover plate and idler pulley.


REMOVE RH NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER.
Except Calif:
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector from the ignition coil bracket.


Disconnect the camshaft position sensor wire from the timing belt cover.
Remove the 5 bolts.
Remove the connector grommet from the timing belt cover.
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor wire clamp from the timing belt cover.
Remove the timing belt cover and 4 gaskets.


REMOVE LH NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER.
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor wire from the clamp on the timing belt cover.
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Remove the connector grommet from the timing belt cover.
Remove the timing belt cover and 2 gaskets.


DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS FROM DISTRIBUTOR CAPS.
Disconnect the high - tension cords at the rubber boot.
Do not pull on the cord.
NOTICE: Pulling or bending the cords may damage the conductor inside.


REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAPS.
Loosen the 3 bolts, and remove the distributor cap.
Remove the 2 distributor caps.

buuzy

WHAT??? I didn't go through all that replacing mine about a month ago. I did take off the air filter box and hose behind it. I did not mess with timing belt cover or anything like that. Good luck, it wasn't that difficult and I am NOT a mechanic and this was my first time doing it. Took me maybe 30 minutes to replace each side.

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ENGINE QUESTION - Engine forum.

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jeremyp111

Did you replace the cap & rotor or just the wires and plugs?

Lexicon1

Its the cover that protects the passenger side cap that is a pain to take out and was wondering how others did it, or if there were any special things to look out for
Thanks

jeremyp111

The top one that covers the valve covers and the top half of the distributor cap?

Lexicon1

Thankks, for your help

buuzy

I replaced the wires, caps and rotors.