Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note
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CAUTION:
- To assure the sealing performance of the cylinder head cover, be careful of the following:
- Verify that the cylinder head cover gasket is inserted into the cylinder head cover groove and install the cylinder head cover.
- Remove oil, dirt, and sealant from the seal surface.
- To prevent silicone sealant from hardening, adhere the cylinder head cover and the cylinder head firmly within 10 min. after applying silicone sealant. After adhering them, tighten the installation bolts immediately.
- Insert a new cylinder head cover gasket into the cylinder head cover groove.
- Apply silicone sealant to the areas shown in the figure.
- Tighten the cylinder cover bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque 4.5-7.0 N.m {46-71 kgf.cm, 40-61 in.lbf}