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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Install cylinder head cover.
    1. The hardening sealant located on the cylinder head cover and the gap between the timing chain cover and the cam carrier should be removed before assembling cylinder head cover.
    2. Apply engine oil on the lip portion of the oil seal on the cover and outer surface of the spark plug pipes.
    3. After applying sealant on the gap between the timing chain cover and the cam carrier, it should be assembled within 5 minutes.

      Bead width  : 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in.)

      Sealant  : Threebond 1217H or equivalent

      G13283379Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the cylinder head cover by tightening the bolts, in several passes, in the sequence as shown.

      Tightening torque 

      1st step:

      3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

      2nd step:

      7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

      Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G13283380Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE:
      • Always use a new cylinder head cover gasket.
      • Before installing the cylinder head cover, make sure the cylinder head cover gasket is not separated from the cylinder head cover gasket groove.
      • The engine running or pressure test should not be performed within 30 minutes after the cylinder head cover was assembled.
  2. Install the other parts reverse order of removal.