Removal and Installation LH: Installation

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using Tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Location
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Tool number: WS39930000 (-)
Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order as shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Cover Bolts
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Rocker cover bolts

Step 1: 1.96 N.m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)

Step 2: 8.33 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)