Cylinder Head Cover Installation
- Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
- Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the cylinder head covers (B).
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REAR:
- Visually check the spark plug seals for damage.
- 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 of the bolts, in sequence, 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) (front cover shown).
- Install the breather hose (A).
- Tighten the two bolts (B) securing the harness holder.
- Tighten the bolts (C) securing the power steering hose bracket.
- Tighten the three bolts (A) securing the harness holder, and install the dipstick (B).
- Install the six ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).