Removal And Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti FX45 and 2003 Infiniti FX45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply liquid gasket to joint part of cylinder head and camshaft bracket as follows:
NOTE: The figure shows an example of left bank side [zoomed in shows camshaft bracket (No. 1)]. Apply only to camshaft bracket (No. 1) for right bank side.
1. Refer to the figure "a" to apply liquid gasket to joint part of camshaft bracket (both No. 1 and No. 6) and cylinder head.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Cylinder Head & Camshaft Bracket
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Refer to the figure "b" to apply liquid gasket in 90 degrees to the figure "a".
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
Install rocker cover.
- Check if rocker cover gasket is not dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Rocker Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Do not hold oil filler neck (right bank) not to damage it.

NOTE: Tighten No. 10 bolt of the right bank and No. 10 and No. 12 bolts of the left bank from cowl top panel hole with using tool.
1. 1st step: 2.0 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
2. 2nd step: 8.3 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.