Valve Cover - (LH) Removal / Installation - 3.0L: Installation

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Install a new valve cover gasket.
CAUTION:
- Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
- If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging for the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a drop of silicone gasket and sealant in four places where the cylinder head and lower intake manifold meet.

Fig 1: Locating Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Points With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the valve cover.

Fig 2: Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the three bolts and five stud bolts in the sequence shown.
Connect the PCV valve electrical connector.
Connect the engine wiring harness to the valve cover studs.
Connect the spark plug wire holders.
Install the upper intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , .