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Cylinder Head Cover Installation: Rear

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  1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If any seals are damaged, replace it.
  2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.
    NOTE: Check and if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.
  3. 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
    G08052181Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the rocker shaft holder and the cylinder head.
  5. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
  6. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the rocker shaft holder mating areas (A). Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • 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 the new liquid gasket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rocker Shaft Holder Mating Areas
    G08052182Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the cylinder head covers (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Spark Plug Seals, Rear Cylinder Head Cover And Cover Washers With Mounting Bolts
    G08052183Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Inspect the spark plug seals for damage.
  9. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
  10. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step torque the bolts, in sequence, 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft).
    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 cylinder head cover.
    Fig 4: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08052184Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Connect the knock sensor connector (A) and the CMP sensor connector (B) and install the harness holder mounting bolts (C).
    Fig 5: Harness Holder Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08052185Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the engine hanger bracket (A).
    Fig 6: Engine Hanger Bracket, Harness, Breather Hose, Injector Connectors And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08052186Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the harness (B) to the upper cover.
  14. Connect the breather hose (C) and install the harness clamp (D).
  15. Connect the three injector connectors (E) and the two harness clamps (F).
  16. Install the harness holder mounting bolts (G) and the engine ground cable (H).
  17. Install the three ignition coils to the rear cylinder head (see IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  18. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
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