Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
Visually check the spark plug seals for damage. Replace if necessary.
Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the cylinder head cover (B).

Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Head Cover (Front)
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Fig 2: Install Cylinder Head Cover (Rear)
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Inspect the cover washer (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, 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft).

Fig 3: Tightening Cylinder Head Cover Bolts In Sequence
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Tighten the harness holder mounting bolts (A) and the power steering hose bracket mounting bolt (B).

Fig 4: Tightening Harness Holder Mounting Bolts
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Install the harness clamps (C) and breather hose (D).
Connect the three injector connectors to the injectors on the cylinder head.
Tighten the two bolts (A) securing the harness holder, and install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (B).

Fig 5: Tightening Harness Holder Bolts
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Install the dipstick
Install the six ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).