Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In Two Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head

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Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover (6019) meets the cylinder head.
Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts.

Fig 2: Positioning Valve Cover And Valve Cover Gasket On Cylinder Head
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Position the fuel charging wiring onto the valve cover studs.

Fig 4: Positioning Fuel Charging Wiring Onto Valve Cover Studs
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Connect the LH ignition coil electrical connectors and the LH fuel injector electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Connecting LH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors And LH Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
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Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.

Fig 6: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
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Install the engine bracket.
1. Install the bracket on the studs.
2. Install the retaining nuts. Tighten the retaining nuts securely.
Fig 7: Installing Engine Bracket
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Install the engine air cleaner and engine air cleaner outlet tube.
Connect the battery ground cable.