>> D << Cylinder Head Cover Installation

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Completely remove liquid gasket adhering to the cylinder head cover, timing chain case and cylinder head.
Degrease the cylinder head cover, timing chain case and cylinder head.
CAUTION: Install the cylinder head cover immediately after liquid gasket is applied.
Appropriately use a minimum amount of sealant. Besides, be careful not to allow sealant to squeeze out from the application area.
Apply liquid gasket of 4 mm (0.15 inch) of thickness in diameter.

Specified sealant:

Three bond 1217G or exact equivalent

Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Application Area On Timing Chain Case
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Tighten the cylinder head cover to the tightening torque in the order shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque: 3.0 ± 1.0 N.m (27 ± 8 in-lb)
Then, tighten it to the specified tightening torque in the same order.
Tightening torque: 5.5 ± 0.5 N.m (49 ± 4 in-lb)

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.