Left Cylinder Head Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specification. Refer to Figure.

NOTE:

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Replace the cylinder head seal if it is damaged.

-- Clean the sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.

NOTE:

Pay attention to the expiration date of the sealant.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm).

Fig 1: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Apply a sealant bead -arrows- to both the cylinder head transition and the timing chain guard lower section.

Fig 2: Applying Sealant Bead

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Sealant bead thickness: approximately 2 mm

-- Tighten cylinder head cover bolts. Refer to Figure.

Fig 3: Left Cylinder Head Cover - Loosening And Tightening Sequence

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-- Install the Intake Flap Motor -V157-, left fuel rail and the fuel injector. Refer to Intake Flap Motor -V157- .

-- Perform a leak test on the fuel system. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM, PERFORMING LEAK TEST .