Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note

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Apply silicone sealant (Loctite 5900) to the mating faces as shown.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant To Mating Faces (RH)

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Fig 2: Applying Silicone Sealant To Mating Faces (LH)

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Install the cylinder head cover with a new gasket.
Tighten the bolts in the order as shown.

CAUTION:

Install the cylinder head cover bolt and studs within 5 min of applying the silicone sealant.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence (RH)

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Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence (LH)

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Tightening torque

9-11 N.m {92-112 kgf.cm, 80-97 in.lbf}