Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Install the cylinder head cover within 10 min of applying the silicone sealant.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant

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Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown.
Thickness
1. 4.0-6.0 mm {0.16-0.23 in}
Install the cylinder head cover with a new gasket.
Tighten the bolts in the order shown.
Tightening Torque
1. 8.0-11.5 N.m {81.6-117.2 kgf.cm, 70.9-101.7 in.lbf}
Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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