Cylinder Head Cover Installation
Cylinder Head Cover Installation1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove. Inspect the gasket for signs of damage. Replace if necessary.
2. Install a new head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B).
3. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
4. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, on the chain case and the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating areas. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:
^ If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be install within 4 minutes.
^ If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
5. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes. Place the cylinder head cover (B) on the cylinder head, then slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.
6. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
7. Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 lbf-ft).
NOTE:
^ Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
^ Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the head cover.
8. Connect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A), oil pressure switch connector (B), and crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (C), then install the harness clamps (D).
9. Connect the rocker arm oil control solenoid connector (A), rocker arm oil pressure switch connector (B), and variable valve timing control (VTC) oil control solenoid valve connector (C), then install the harness clamp (D).
10. Install the power steering hose bracket (A), breather hose (B), and dipstick (C).
11. Install the bracket mounting bolts (D) to the cylinder head cover.
12. Install the four ignition coils.
13. Install the fuel injector cover.
14. Install the charge air cooler.