Removal and Installation: Installation

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Apply RTV Silicone Sealant to the joint part of the cylinder head and camshaft bracket using the following the steps.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND SEALANT ".
1. Follow illustration "a" to apply sealant to joint part of No. 1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
2. Follow illustration "b" to apply sealant in a 90° degree angle to the illustration "a".
Install the rocker cover.
- The rocker cover gasket must be securely installed in the groove in the rocker cover.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps, in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
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)

Fig 2: Rocker Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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.
Install the ignition coils. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.