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 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.
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Install the valve cover.

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

Fig 1: Right Side Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Install the bolts.

Torque Specification: 13 Nm
Remove the special tool.
Install the breather hose.
1. Re-connect the electrical connectors.
1. Install the bolt.
  Torque Specification: 10 Nm
Install the fuel rail.
Refer to: Right Fuel Rail .
Install the supercharger.
Refer to: Supercharger .
Re-connect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (General Procedures).