LH Cylinder Head Cover

Install the new cylinder head cover gasket (A) and high pressure fuel pump gasket (B).

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Install the LH cylinder head cover.

NOTE:

Install the cylinder head cover with the exhaust OCV cap removed.
To prevent engine oil leakage, install a new exhaust OCV cap after installing the cylinder head cover.

The hardening sealant on the upper area between timing chain cover and cylinder head should be removed before assembling cylinder head cover.

Assemble within 5 minutes of applying the THREE BOND 1217H sealant.

Bead width: 4.5 mm (0.2 in.)

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The firing and/or blow out test should not be performed within 30 minutes of assembling the cylinder head cover.

Install the LH cylinder head cover (A).

Tightening torque

Step 1: 4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.in)

Step 2: 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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NOTE:

Fig 1: LH Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Install the LH exhaust CVVT oil control valve cap (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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NOTE:

Install the cylinder head cover when the exhaust OCV cap is removed.
To prevent engine oil leakage, install a new exhaust OCV cap after installing the cylinder head cover.
If the seal is damaged in the removal and installation procedures, replace the exhaust OCV cap with a new one.

NOTE: Install the LH cylinder head cover to the specified torque.