Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the cylinder head cover.
Install the cylinder head cover on the cylinder head.
Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft).

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the fuel return hose (A), and install the fuel feed hose (B) with new washers (C) (2000-2003 models) or with a new O-ring (2004-2006 models).
2000-2003 models:

Fig 2: Installing Fuel Return Hose (2000-2003 Models)
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This illustration shows the M/T model

2004-2005 models:

Fig 3: Installing Fuel Return Hose And Torque Specifications (2004-2005 Models)
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This illustration shows the M/T model.

2006 model:

Fig 4: Installing Fuel Return Hose (2006 Models)
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2000-2004 models: Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve.

Fig 5: Installing Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve (2000-2004 Models)
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2005-2006 models: Install the PCV hose.

Fig 6: Installing PCV Hose And Torque Specifications(2005-2006 Models)
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Install the engine cover.

Fig 7: Installing Engine Cover
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Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.