Removal And Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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.
NOTE:- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Apply two beads of silcone 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
Special Tool(s): 303-1446
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NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.
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Torque Specification: 13 Nm
Remove the special tool.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.