Left Valve Cover (G1557032): 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.
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Apply 2 beads of silicone gasket sealant (Loctite 5901G or Loctite 5900) as shown on the illustration. The application of the sealant must be 1.5 mm diameter 12 mm 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.
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Install new seals.

Renew Part: Camshaft cover gasket Quantity: 1 .

Renew Part: Camshaft cover gasket Quantity: 3 .
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Using the special tool, install the valve cover.

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

Fig 1: Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the bolts.

Torque : 13 Nm
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Remove the special tool.
Install the breather.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Install the bolt.
  Torque : 10 Nm
Install the fuel rail.
Refer to: LEFT FUEL RAIL
Install the supercharger.
Refer to: SUPERCHARGER .
Connect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT