Removal And Installation: Installation

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CAUTION:
- Use only a plastic scraper when removing the sealing material.
- Use lint free cloth.
- Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of corrosion and foreign material.
- Installation of the valve cover and tightening must be carried out within 7 minutes of applying the sealant.
Apply 2 beads of silicone gasket sealant (Loctite 5901G or Loctite 5900) as shown on the illustration. The application of the sealant must be 1.5mm diameter 12mm long. Install the valve cover immediately after applying the sealant. The cover should be fitted directly to the head without smearing the sealant or the seals.
Using the special tool, install the valve cover.

Special Tool(s): 303-1446
NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.

Install the bolts.

Torque Specification: 13 Nm
Remove the special tool.
Install the breather.
1. Connect the electrical connectors.
2. Install the bolt.
Torque Specification: 10 Nm
Install the fuel rail.
Refer to: Left Fuel Rail (V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
Install the supercharger.
Refer to: Supercharger (Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
Connect the start-up battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).