Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Cylinder Head Cover 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, 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.





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, 8.7 lbf-ft).





8. Install two bolts (A) securing the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve bracket.





9. Install the breather hose (B) and the dipstick (C).
10. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector.
11. Install the four ignition coils.
12. Install the engine cover.