Cylinder Head Cover Assembly Note
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- Verify that the grooves on the cylinder head cover are free of oil, water and other foreign material.
- Install the cylinder head cover gasket into the cylinder head cover.
- Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder head as shown.
- Hand-tighten the cylinder head cover bolt as shown.
- Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in two or three step in the order shown.