Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Installation

INSTALLATION






CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers may occur.

CAUTION: Do not allow other components including the wire harness to rest on or against the engine cylinder head cover. Prolonged contact with other objects may wear a hole in the cylinder head cover.

1. Clean cylinder head cover (1) and both sealing surface (4). Inspect and replace gasket (2) as necessary.
2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all double ended studs (3) are in the correct location.





3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown.





4. Before installing coil(s), apply dielectric grease to inside of spark plug boots (1).
5. Install ignition coils.





6. Tighten fasteners (3) to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).
7. Connect ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
8. Install PCV hose.
9. Install the engine cover.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.