Removal and Installation: Installation

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CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.

Apply liquid gasket with the tube presser (commercial service tool) to VVEL ladder assembly (1) and actuator bracket (rear) (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Applying Dimension On VVEL Ladder Assembly And Actuator Bracket (Rear)
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Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or an equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".

NOTE: The figure shows an example of bank 1 side.
- Apply liquid gasket on the front and rear side of engine first. [5 mm (0.20 in) + 5 mm (0.20 in) side as shown in the figure below]
Install rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
Install rocker cover.
- Check that rocker cover gasket does not drop from the installation groove of rocker cover.
Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure below.

Fig 2: Rocker Cover Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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1st step: 2.0 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)

2nd step: 8.3 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
- Because of the limited working space, use adapter (A) and torque wrench (B) assembly [SST: KV10119300 (-)] to tighten bolts (on the No. 7 and No. 8 cylinders) to the specified torque.
Fig 3: Tightening Rocker Cover Mounting Bolts Using Tool
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Install spark plug. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install ignition coil.
- Install Ignition coil marked with an identification mark (A) on cylinder No. 7 and 8.
Fig 4: Locating Ignition Coil Identification Marks
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Install in the reverse order of removal.