Valve Cover LH Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not clean the valve cover gasket with solvent. Damage to the valve cover gasket may occur.

Clean all mating surfaces.

Fig 1: Cleaning Mating Surfaces
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If removed, install the valve cover gasket.

Fig 2: Installing Valve Cover Gasket
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Apply a bead of silicone in two places where the cylinder head and lower intake manifold meet.

Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Silicone
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Install the valve cover.
- Position the valve cover.
- Tighten the three bolts and five stud bolts in the sequence shown.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Valve Cover Bolts In Sequence - With Torque Specification
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