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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

  1. Position a new gasket on the valve cover.
  2. NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within six minutes of applying the sealant.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket Sealant To Front Cover-To-Cylinder Head Joints
    G01151671Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply a 5 mm dot of Silicone Gasket Sealant to the front cover to cylinder head joints.
  4. Position the valve cover and install the studs and the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 2: LH Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01151672Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the power steering hose and install the bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Hose
    G01151673Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the engine lift bracket and install the bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing Engine Lift Bracket
    G01151674Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover studs.
    Fig 5: Installing Wiring Harness
    G01151675Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the three LH coil-on-plug.
    1. Position the coil.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Connect the electrical connector.
      Fig 6: Installing LH Coil-On-Plugs
      G01151677Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
    Fig 7: Installing Crankcase Ventilation Tube
    G01151676Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the nuts and the engine appearance cover.
    Fig 8: Installing Engine Appearance Cover
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