Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.
Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B).

Fig 1: Installing Head Cover Gasket
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Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001, 08718-0002,08718-0003, or 08718-0009 on the chain case and the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating areas.
NOTE: Do not install components if too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket (for P/N 08718-0002, no more than 4 minutes, for all others, no more than 5 minutes). Instead, remove the old residue and reapply the liquid gasket.

Fig 2: Removing Old Residue And Reapply Liquid Gasket
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Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes. Once the cylinder head cover (B) is on the cylinder head, slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.

Fig 3: Setting Spark Plug Seals
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Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft).
NOTE:
- Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the cylinder head.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Cylinder Head
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Install the dipstick (A) and breather hose (B).

Fig 5: Installing Dipstick And Breather Hose With Specified Torques
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Tighten the bolt (C) securing the power steering hose bracket.
Install the four ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
Install the intake manifold cover.

Fig 6: Installing Intake Manifold Cover And Torque Specifications
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