Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Cylinder Head Cover Installation

1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If any seal is damaged, replace it.

2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.

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

3. Install a head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.






4. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the rocker shaft holder and the cylinder head.

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

6. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) on the cam chain case (A) and the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating areas (B). 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.





7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes. Place the cylinder head cover (B) on the cylinder head, then slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.





8. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.

9. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step torque all bolts, in sequence, to 12 Nm (1.2 kg-m, 9 lb-ft).

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.





10. Connect the A/F sensor connector (A), the oil pressure switch connector (B), and the CKP sensor connector (C), then install the harness clamps (D).






11. Connect the rocker arm oil control solenoid connector (A), the rocker arm oil pressure switch connector (B), and the VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (C), then install the harness clamp (D).






12. Install the power steering hose bracket (A), the breather hose (B), and the dipstick (C).





13. Install the bracket mounting bolts (D) to the cylinder head cover.

14. Install the four ignition coils Service and Repair.

15. Install the fuel injector cover.






16. Install the charge air cooler Service and Repair.