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Cylinder Head Cover Installation

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  1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.
    NOTE: Check and if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.
  2. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.
    Fig 1: Identifying Head Cover Gasket & Cylinder Head Cover
    G05952502Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the cylinder head/cam chain case mating surfaces.
  4. Check the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
  5. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the cam chain case contact areas (A). Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket to the cam chain case contact areas.
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Chain Case Contact Areas
      G05952503Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Place the cylinder head cover (A) on the cylinder head, then slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the head cover.
      Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover
      G05952504Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft).
    Fig 4: Identifying Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G05952505Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Connect the breather hose (A), and install the harness holder (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Harness Holder & Breather Hose
    G05952506Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Connect the four ignition coil connectors (C).
  10. Install the intake manifold chamber (see INSTALLATION ).
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