Engine Front Cover Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Install the engine front cover before the applied silicone sealant starts to harden.

Apply silicone sealant to the engine front cover as shown.
Thickness
1. 2.2-3.2 mm {0.09-0.12 in}
2. 1.5-2.5 mm {0.06-0.098 in}
3. 2.2-4.3 mm {0.09-0.16 in}
4. 3.3-4.3 mm {0.13-0.16 in}
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Engine Front Cover Gasket Thickness
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install the engine front cover bolts in the order as shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

TIGHTENING TORQUE

No.	Tightening torque
1-18	8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
19-22	40-55 N.m {4.1-5.5 kgf.m, 30-40 ft.lbf}