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Cylinder Head Cover Installation

  1. Check the spark plug seals and head cover gasket for damage and deterioration. If any seal or gasket is damaged, replace it.
  2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder cover.
  3. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.
    Fig 1: Identifying Head Cover Gasket And Cylinder Head Cover
    G05484683Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
  5. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the cylinder head covers (B).

    FRONT: 

    Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Seals And Cylinder Head Covers Bolts - Front
    G05484684Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    REAR: 

    Fig 3: Identifying Spark Plug Seals And Cylinder Head Covers Bolts - Rear
    G05484685Courtesy 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, 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft).
    Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G05484686Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Tighten the harness holder mounting bolts (A) and the power steering hose bracket mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 5: Harness Holder Mounting Bolts And Power Steering Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05484687Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the engine ground cable (C) and breather hose (D).
  10. Connect the three injector connectors.
  11. Tighten the two bolts (A) securing the harness holder, and connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector (B), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector (C), front secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (D) and front air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (E).
    Fig 6: Harness Holder, Bolts And Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor With Torque Specification
    G05484688Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the dipstick.
  13. Install the six ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  14. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
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