Removal and Installation: Installation

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Apply liquid gasket to the joint part of the cylinder head and camshaft bracket following the steps below.
NOTE: Illustration shows an example of (LH) side (zoomed in shows No. 1 camshaft bracket).
1. Apply liquid gasket to the joint part of No. 1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head "a".
2. Apply liquid gasket 90° "b" to illustration "a".
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".

Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Cover Liquid Gasket Area
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the rocker cover and tighten the bolts in two steps in the order shown.
- <=: Engine front
- A: Rocker cover (LH)
- B: Rocker cover (RH)
CAUTION:
- Do not hold the rocker cover (RH) (B) by the oil filler neck.
- Make sure the new rocker cover gasket is installed in the groove of the rocker cover.
1st step: 2.0 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)

2nd step: 8.3 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Rocker Cover Bolts With Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the PCV hoses.
NOTE:
- Remove foreign materials from inside the hose using compressed air.
- The inserted length is within 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in) [Target: 25 mm (0.98 in)].
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.