Chain Cover: Installation

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Install the O-rings to cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.
NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Apply a coat of engine oil to the O-rings.
Fig 1: Locating O-Rings
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Apply liquid gasket if there are gaps between front camshaft cap and cam carrier (A), cam carrier and cylinder head (B), and cylinder head and cylinder block (C) as shown in the figure.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

Fig 2: Identifying Cam Carrier And Cylinder Head
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Apply liquid gasket to the chain cover mating surface and center boss (5 places) as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the engine and chain cover.
- Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

Liquid gasket applying diameter:

4±0.5 mm (0.1575±0.0197 in)

Fig 3: Identifying Chain Cover Mating Surface Liquid Gasket Applying Dimension
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Set the chain cover, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: The chain cover may contact the protrusion (a) of cam sprocket sensor plate and cause damage. When setting the chain cover, move the chain cover horizontally and set it while taking care not to contact with the cam sprocket.

Fig 4: Identifying Chain Cover Contact Protrusion Of Cam Sprocket Sensor Plate
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Tightening torque:

T1: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

T2: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the idler pulley (C) and oil level gauge guide (B), and insert the oil level gauge (A).
NOTE:
- Use a new O-ring to the oil level gauge guide.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-rings of the oil level gauge guide and the oil level gauge.
Tightening torque:

T1: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

T2: 36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Installing Idler Pulley And Oil Level Gauge Guide
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Connect the terminal (C), connector (D), connector (E) and connector (F), and secure the engine harness with the clip (G) and clip (H).
Secure the oil level switch harness with clip (B), and connect the connector (A).

Fig 7: Securing Oil Level Switch Harness With Clip
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Connect the connector (A) and connector (B) and secure the engine harness with the clip (C) and clip (D).
Install the bolt securing the engine harness stay.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Locating Engine Harness Stay Bolts
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Install the crank pulley. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley.>
Install the water pump pulley. <Ref. to WATER PUMP , INSTALLATION, Water Pump.>
Install the generator. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Generator.>
Install the V-belts. <Ref. to V-BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt.>
Fill engine oil. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.>
When working on the vehicle
NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
1. Install the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
  NOTE: Install the generator cord stay so that the folded end (a) touches the chain cover boss.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 9: Locating Generator Cord Stay Bolt
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2. Install the engine mount. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Engine Mounting.>
3. Install the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
4. Install the radiator. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator.>