Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

2 Where necessary, undo the bolts securing the HT lead retaining clips to the rear of the cylinder head cover, and position the clips clear of the cover.

3 Slacken the retaining clip, and disconnect the breather hose from the left-hand end of the cylinder head cover (see illustration).

4.3 Disconnect the breather hose from the cylinder head cover . . .

Where the original crimped-type Peugeot hose clip is still fitted, cut it off and discard it.

Use a standard worm-drive clip on refitting.

4 Undo the two retaining nuts, and remove the washer from each of the cylinder head cover studs (see illustration).

4.4 . . . then slacken and remove the cover retaining nuts and washers (arrowed) . . .

5 Lift off the cylinder head cover, and remove it along with its rubber seal (see illustration).

4.5 . . . and lift off the cylinder head cover

Examine the seal for signs of damage and deterioration, and if necessary, renew it.

6 Remove the spacer from each stud, and lift off the oil baffle plate (see illustrations).

4.6a Lift off the spacers (second one arrowed) . . .

4.6b . . . and remove the oil baffle plate

Refitting
7 Carefully clean the cylinder head and cover mating surfaces, and remove all traces of oil.

8 Fit the rubber seal over the edge of the cylinder head cover, ensuring that it is correctly located along its entire length (see illustration).

4.8 Ensure the rubber seal is correctly located on the cover when refitting

9 Refit the oil baffle plate to the engine, and locate the spacers in their recesses in the baffle plate.

10 Carefully refit the cylinder head cover to the engine, taking great care not to displace the rubber seal.

11 Check that the seal is correctly located, then refit the washers and cover retaining nuts, and tighten them to the specified torque.

12 Where necessary, refit the HT lead clips to the rear of the head cover, and securely tighten their retaining bolts.

13 Reconnect the breather hose to the cylinder head cover, securely tightening its retaining clip, and reconnect the battery negative lead.