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Cylinder Head Cover Assembly Note

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  1. Verify that the grooves on the cylinder head cover are free of oil, water and other foreign material.
  2. Install the cylinder head cover gasket into the cylinder head cover.
  3. Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder head as shown.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant
    G02831701Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Hand-tighten the cylinder head cover bolt as shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolt
    G02831702Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in two or three step in the order shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G02831703Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.