Remove/install cylinder head cover (engine with HFM-SFI 6 cyl.) - RA0100104C500X(01-0500)
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- C. Engines with HFM-SFI (HFM sequential multiport fuel injection/ignition system)
Preceding work:
Ignition coils removed (AR15.12-2003G )
Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates:
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Cover (7) and (6) remove, install. Bolts (14) and (15) with spacer sleeves (14a) and (15a) unscrew, screw on; see bolt diagram (10 Nm). Cylinder head cover (1) with gaskets (2) and (2a) and shaft seals (3) Take off, fit on; replace only together. NOTE: Remove grease from sealing groove and existing re-usable gasket (2) so that the gasket (2) adheres better to the cylinder head cover (1).
(Do not grease new gasket!).Engine run. Leaktightness check, particularly at rear (arrows) at the gaskets (2a) and in the spark plug recesses.