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Cylinder Head Cover Installation

  1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.
  2. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Gasket
    G05490102Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
  4. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the chain case and the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating surface.

    Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

    NOTE:
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      Fig 2: Applying Liquid Gasket To Chain Case And No. 5 Rocker Shaft Holder Mating Surface
      G05490103Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes. Place the cylinder head cover (B) on the cylinder head, then slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover And Spark Plug Seals
    G05490104Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
  7. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft).
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine within 3 hours after installing the head cover.
      Fig 4: Tightening Cylinder Head Cover Bolts In Sequence
      G05490105Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the dipstick (A) and breather hose (B).
    Fig 5: Dipstick And Breather Hose W/Torque Specification
    G05490106Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Tighten the bolt (C) securing the power steering (P/S) hose bracket.
  10. Tighten the two bolts (D) securing the vacuum line.
  11. Install the four ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  12. Check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
  13. Install the engine cover.
    Fig 6: Intake Manifold Cover W/Torque Specification
    G05490107Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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