If the oil leak from under the cylinder head cover could not be eliminated by tightening the cap fastening nuts, replace its gasket

Do not overtighten the cap nuts, you can strip the threads.

You will need: a key (regular and socket or head) "10", pliers, a screwdriver.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the decorative casing of the engine (see the article - "Removing and installing the decorative casing")

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Loosen the clamps securing the left side of the air inlet pipe to the mass air flow sensor and to the intermediate bracket and remove this part of the pipe.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the bolt securing the intermediate bracket.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Loosen the hose clamp of the small branch of the crankcase ventilation system and remove the hose from the nozzle of the throttle assembly.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Loosen the clamp securing the right side of the air inlet pipe to the throttle assembly

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Disconnect the pipe from the throttle assembly and move it to the side along with the crankcase ventilation hoses and the intermediate bracket.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Loosen the brake booster hose clamp and remove it from the intake pipe.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the hose holders from the bracket holes and move the hoses to the side.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the two nuts securing the front bracket of the decorative cover

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the bracket.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Please note: spring washers are installed under the nuts - do not lose them.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the wire harness holder together with the harness from the stud.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the nut securing the rear left bracket to the decorative cover and remove the bracket.

Don't lose the rubber pad that is attached to the bracket stud.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the remaining nuts securing the cylinder head cover

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the spring washers, hose retainer bracket and reinforcement plates from the studs

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

Remove the cylinder head cover and its gasket

Install the new gasket and all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

How to replace the Niva Chevrolet cylinder head gasket

The lid must be screwed in the sequence shown in Figure 16.