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.

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 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 areas (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.





12. Connect the EGR valve connector (B) and tighten the harness holder mounting bolt (C) and the harness clamp (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.

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 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 areas (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. Connect the knock sensor connector (A) and the CMP sensor connector (B) and install the harness holder mounting bolts (C).






12. Install the engine hanger bracket (A).





13. Install the harness (B) to the upper cover.

14. Connect the breather hose (C) and install the harness clamp (D).

15. Reconnect the three injector connectors (E) and the two harness clamps (F).

16. Install the harness holder mounting bolts (G) and engine ground cable (H).

17. Install the three ignition coils to the rear cylinder head Service and Repair.

18. Install the intake manifold.

19. Install the strut brace Service and Repair.