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Cylinder Head Cover Installation

  1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If the seal is damaged, replace it.
  2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.
  3. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
  4. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely, then install new spark plug seals (C) on the spark plug tubes, and install the cylinder head covers.

    FRONT: 

    Fig 1: Identifying Head Cover Gasket And Bolts - Front
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    REAR: 

    Fig 2: Identifying Head Cover Gasket And Bolts - Rear
    G05457658Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Visually check the spark plug seals for damage.
  6. Install new cover washers (D).
  7. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step tighten all of the bolts, in sequence, 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft) (front cover shown).
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Cover Tightening Bolts Sequence
    G05457659Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the breather hose (A).
    Fig 4: Breather Hose With Torque Specifications
    G05457660Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Tighten the two bolts (B) securing the harness holder.
  10. Tighten the bolts (C) securing the power steering (P/S) hose bracket.
  11. Tighten the three bolts (A) securing the harness holder, and install the dipstick (B).
    Fig 5: Harness Holder, Dipstick And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05457661Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the six ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  13. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
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