Liquid Gasket Application Procedure

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Using a scraper, remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.

Fig 1: Removing Old Liquid Gasket
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- Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
Wipe the gasket application surface and the mating surface with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
Attach genuine liquid gasket tube to the tube presser.
Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant or equivalent.
Apply the gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.

Fig 2: Applying Liquid Gasket
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- If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the gasket to the groove.
  
  Fig 3: Applying Gasket Inside Holes
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As for the bolt holes, normally apply the gasket inside the holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes. Make sure to read the text of this manual.
Within five minutes of gasket application, install the mating component.
If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
Do not retighten after the installation.
After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill the engine oil and engine coolant.