Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Cylinder Head Cover Installation

1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket (A) and the groove. Check the head cover gasket for damage. If the gasket is damaged, replace it.





2. Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the gasket is evenly seated.

3. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the cam chain case and the cylinder head.

4. Check the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.

5. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the cam chain case contact areas (A). Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket to the cam chain case contact areas.
- 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.





6. Place the cylinder head cover (A) on the cylinder head, then slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.

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.





7. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step torque all bolts, in sequence, to 9.8 Nm (1.0 kg-m, 7 lb-ft).






8. Install the harness holder (A) and the breather hose (B).





9. Connect the four ignition coil connectors.

10. Install the intake manifold chamber.