Cylinder Head Cover Installation
Cylinder Head Cover Installation
Front
1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If any seals are damaged, replace it.
2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Check and if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.
3. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.
4. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the front rocker shaft holder and the cylinder head.
5. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
6. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the rocker shaft holder mating area (A). 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 the new liquid gasket.
7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the front cylinder head cover (B).
8. Inspect the spark plug seals for damage.
9. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
10. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step torque all bolts, in sequence, 12 Nm (1.2 kg-m, 9 lb-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 cylinder head cover.
11. Install the harness holder (A) to the bracket, then install the harness holder mounting bolt (B) and the harness clamp (C).
12. Install the dipstick (D).
13. Install the three ignition coils to the front cylinder head Service and Repair.
14. Install the intake manifold.
Rear
1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If any seals are damaged, replace it.
2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Check and if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.
3. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.
4. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the rear rocker shaft holder and the cylinder head.
5. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
6. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the rocker shaft holder mating area (A). 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 the new liquid gasket.
7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the rear cylinder head cover (B).
8. Inspect the spark plug seals for damage.
9. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
10. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step torque all bolts, in sequence, 12 Nm (1.2 kg-m, 9 lb-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 cylinder head cover.
11. Install the wire harness (A) to the rear upper cover.
12. Install the power steering hose clamp mounting bolt (B), the harness holder mounting bolts (C), the breather hose (D), and the harness clamp (E).
13. Install the three ignition coils to the rear cylinder head Service and Repair.
14. Install the intake manifold.