Engine Front Cover and No.3 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

Fig 1: Applying Silicon Sealant (Loctite 5900) To Engine Front Cover

Silicon sealant thickness 

• A: 2.5-3.5 mm {0.10-0.13 in}
• B: 5.0-6.0 mm {0.20-0.23 in}

1. Tighten the engine front cover and No.3 engine mount bracket bolts in 4 steps in the order shown in the figure.
   CAUTION:

   • Install the engine front cover and No.3 engine mount bracket before the applied silicone sealant starts to harden.
   Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover And No.3 Engine Mount Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence

   
   TIGHTENING TORQUE
   
   

   Step	Installation Position	Tightening Torque
   1	1-6	10 N.m {102 kgf.cm, 89 in.lbf}
   2	7-9	15 N.m {1.5 kgf.m, 11 ft.lbf}
   3	1-6	20-28 N.m {2.1-2.8 kgf.m, 15-20 ft.lbf}
   4	7-9	70-80 N.m {7.2-8.1 kgf.m, 52-59 ft.lbf}

2. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the order in 2 steps in the order shown in the figure.
   CAUTION:

   • Install the engine front cover bolts within 60 min of applying the silicone sealant.
   Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

   

   Tightening torque 

   • Tighten to 10 N.m {102 kgf.cm, 89 in.lbf}.
   • Tighten to 20-28 N.m {2.1-2.8 kgf.m, 15-20 ft.lbf}.