Cylinder Head Cover Installation
Cylinder Head Cover Installation1. 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, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the chain case and the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating surface.
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 installed 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 three steps. In the final step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.8 lbf-ft).
NOTE:
^ Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
^ Do not run the engine within 3 hours after installing the head cover.
8. Install the dipstick (A) and breather hose (B).
9. Tighten the bolt (C) securing the power steering (P/S) hose bracket.
10. Tighten the two bolts (D) securing the vacuum line.
11. Install the four ignition coils.
12. Check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
13. Install the engine cover.
