Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Cylinder Head Cover Installation
1. Check the spark plug seals (A) for damage. If the seal is damaged, replace the spark plug seals.





2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.
3. Install the head cover gasket (B) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (C).
4. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
5. Apply a 3.0 mm wide bead of the liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0002, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, on the chain case mating areas (A).

NOTE: Do not install components if too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket (for P/N 08718-0002, no more than 4 minutes, for all others, no more than 5 minutes). Instead, remove the old residue and reapply the liquid gasket.





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





7. Inspect the cover washer (B). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
8. Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts in sequence shown to 12 Nm (11.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft. lbs.).





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





10. Install the eight ignition coils.
11. Install the engine cover.
12. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.