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Cylinder Head Cover Installation

  1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.
  2. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Head Cover Gasket In Groove Of Cylinder Head Cover
    G05454201Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
  4. Apply a 3.0 mm wide bead of the liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, on the chain case mating areas (A). Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      • Fig 2: Identifying Chain Case Mating Areas
      G05454202Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the cylinder head cover (A) on the cylinder head, slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover And Cover Washer
    G05454203Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Inspect the cover washer (B). 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).
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes to allow liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the head cover.
      • Fig 4: Identifying Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence In Sequence
      G05454204Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the harness bracket mounting bolt (A) and breather hose (B).
    Fig 5: Harness Bracket Mounting Bolt And Breather Hose With Torque Specification
    G05454205Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the four ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  10. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
  11. Check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
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