Special Tools Required Tappet adjust wrench set 07MAA-PR70100 NOTE: Adjust the valves only when the cylinder head temperature is less than 38 °C (100 °F).

1. Remove the cylinder head cover.

1. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket.