Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Engine Cover





1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Cylinder Head Cover Peripheral Assembly





1. Disconnect the connecters (A).

2. Remove the harness holders (B).

3. Alternator Cable - Move





1. Remove the harness clamp (A).

4. Cylinder Head Cover and/or Packing





1. Remove the dipstick (A).

2. Disconnect the breather hose (B).





3. Remove the cylinder head cover.

Installation

1. Cylinder Head Cover and/or Packing





1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.

NOTE: Check and, if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.

2. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B).

3. Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.

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





5. Remove the old liquid gasket from the top edge matting surfaces of the oil pump (A) and cylinder head (B).

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

NOTE:
* Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket to the mating surfaces (C).
* If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.





7. Install the cylinder head cover.

8. Tighten the bolts in two steps. In the final step, torque all bolts in sequence to 10 Nm (1.0 kgfm, 7 lbfft).

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.





9. Connect the breather hose (A).

10. Install the dipstick (B).

2. Alternator Cable - Move





1. Install the harness clamp (A).

3. Cylinder Head Cover Peripheral Assembly





1. Install the harness holders (A).

2. Connect the connecters (B).

4. Engine Cover





1. Install the engine cover.