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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Apply RTV Silicone Sealant to the joint part of the cylinder head and camshaft bracket following the steps below:
    1. Refer to illustration "a" to apply sealant to joint part of No. 1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
    2. Refer to illustration "b" to apply sealant in a 90° degree angle to the illustration "a".
    Fig 1: View Sealant Application Areas
    G02110308Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
  2. Install the rocker cover.
    • The rocker cover gasket must be securely installed in the groove in the rocker cover.
  3. Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps, in the numerical order as shown.
    Fig 2: Rocker Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G02110309Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Rocker cover bolt tightening 1st step :1.0 - 2.9 N.m (0.1 - 0.3 kg-m, 9 - 26 in-lb) 
    2. Rocker cover bolt tightening 2nd step :7.4 - 9.3 N.m (0.75 - 0.95 kg-m, 65 - 82 in-lb) 
  4. Connect the PCV hose and breather hose to the rocker cover. If necessary, install the oil filler cap and PCV valve and lubricate the PCV valve O-ring with new engine oil.
  5. Install the ignition coils. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
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