Cylinder Head Cover Installation
Cylinder Head Cover Installation
Front
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.
3. Install the 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, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the rocker shaft holder mating areas (A). 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 the new liquid gasket.
7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the front cylinder head cover (B).
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 cylinder head cover.
8. Inspect the spark plug seals for damage.
9. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
10. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step torque all bolts, in sequence, 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.8 lbf-ft).
11. Connect the four connectors (A) and install the harness clamp (B), the harness holders (C), and the dipstick (D).
12. Install the three ignition coils to the front cylinder head. Service and Repair
13. Install the intake manifold. Intake Manifold Removal and Installation
Rear
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.
3. Install the 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, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the rocker shaft holder mating areas (A). 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 the new liquid gasket.
7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the rear cylinder head cover (B).
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 cylinder head cover.
8. Inspect the spark plug seals for damage.
9. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
10. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step torque all bolts, in sequence, 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.8 lbf-ft).
11. Tighten the harness holder mounting bolts (A).
12. Install the ground cable (B) and the breather hose (C), then install the engine wire harness (D) to the rear upper cover.
13. Connect the three injector connectors (E), then install the harness clamps (F).
14. Install the bolt securing the power steering (P/S) pump and the P/S hose bracket. Cylinder Head Installation
15. Install the drive belt. Service and Repair
16. Install the three ignition coils form the rear cylinder head. Service and Repair
17. Install the intake manifold. Intake Manifold Removal and Installation
