Installation

INSTALLATION




1. Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Inspect and replace gasket and seals as necessary.
2. To replace spark plug tube seals:
a. Using a suitable pry tool, carefully remove tube seals.
b. Position new seal with the part number on seal facing cylinder head cover.
c. Install seals using Special Tool MD-998306.




3. Install MVA hose (if required).
4. Install cylinder head cover and bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.).
5. Position the wiring harness on the cylinder head cover.
6. Reclip the wire harness to the christmas tree attachment holes around the perimeter of the valve cover.
7. Install the ground strap/resistor retaining bolt onto the cylinder head cover.
8. Install the upper intake manifold support brackets onto the front and rear of the engine.
9. Install the ignition coils. Tighten mounting screws to 6.7 N.m (60 in. lbs.).
10. Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
11. Install upper intake manifold.
12. Connect negative battery cable.