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 oil pump mating areas. 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 new liquid gasket.





5. Install the cylinder head cover, and tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all the bolts, in sequence, to 10 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 lbf-ft).
NOTE:

- Wait at least 30 minutes to allow liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with oil.

- Do not run the engine within 3 hours after installing the head cover.





6. Install the dipstick (A), and connect the breather hose (B).






7. Connect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) to the alternator.

8. Connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (C), and install the harness clamp (D).






9. Install the front harness holder (A) to the bracket, then tighten the four bolts (B) securing the harness holders.

10. Connect the four ignition coil connectors.






11. Install the injector cover.






12. Install the harness cover.