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Cylinder Head Cover Assembly Note

  1. Verify that the grooves on the cylinder head cover are free of oil, water and other foreign material.
  2. Install the cylinder head cover gasket into the cylinder head cover.
  3. Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder head as shown.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant
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  4. Hand-tighten the cylinder head cover bolt as shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolt
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  5. Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in two or three step in the order shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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