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 a 3.0 mm wide bead of the liquid gasket, P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70-K0334M or 08C70-X0331S, on the chain case mating areas (A).

NOTE: Do not install components if 5 minutes or more have passed after applying the liquid gasket. Instead, remove the old residue and reapply the liquid gasket.

 

5.Install the cylinder head cover (A).

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 head cover.

 

6.Inspect the cover washer (B). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.

7.Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft).

 

8.Install the ground cable (A), harness bracket mounting bolt (B), and breather hose (C).

 

9.Install the four front ignition coils and four rear ignition coils.

10.Install the intake manifold.