Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Installation
1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.





2. Install the 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, part No. 08718-0009 on the chain case and the No.5 rocker shaft holder mating areas.

NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing oil residue.





5. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes. Once the cylinder head cover (B) is on the cylinder head, 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 2 or 3 steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft. lbs.).

Cylinder Head Cover, (A) P/S Hose Bracket, (B) Oil Dipstick, (C) Breather Hose.:

8. Install the dipstick (A) and breather hose (B).
9. Tighten the bolt (C) securing the power steering hose bracket.
10. Install the four ignition coils.
11. Check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.





12. Install the intake manifold cover.
13. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.