Removal And Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners. Refer to POSITION FOR APPLYING LIQUID GASKET .
- Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent.
- Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two stages and in the numerical order as shown.
1. Stage 1 rocker cover bolts : 0.96 - 2.96 N.m (0.10 - 0.30 kg-m, 9 - 26 in-lb)
2. Stage 2 rocker cover bolts : 7.33 - 9.33 N.m (0.75 - 0.95 kg-m, 65 - 82 in-lb)
Fig 1: View Of Rocker Cover Torque Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.