Installation Procedure

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Apply approximately a 5 mm (0.2 in) thick bead of camshaft cover sealant (2) between the cylinder head (1) and the engine front cover (3). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers

Fig 1: Camshaft Cover Sealant
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Camshaft Cover Gasket (2) - Install a NEW gasket.

Fig 2: Camshaft Cover
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Camshaft Cover (1) - Install
Camshaft Cover Bolt (2, 5, 6, 7, 9) - Install [16x] - Loosely install

Fig 3: Camshaft Cover Bolt
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Camshaft Cover Stud (1, 3, 4, 8) - Install [8x] - Loosely install
Tighten the camshaft cover bolts and studs in sequence as shown to 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Fig 4: Camshaft Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
O-Ring (3) - Install a NEW O-ring seal.

Fig 5: Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
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Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Install
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt (2) - Install and tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Level Indicator (1) - Install

Fig 6: Oil Level Indicator
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Engine Wiring Harness (4) - Move into position

Fig 7: Engine Wiring Harness, Bracket Nut, Ground Nut And Retainers
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Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (3) - Install [5x]
Engine Wiring Harness Ground Nut (2) - Install and tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten [3x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly - Install Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement