Installing Cylinder Head Cover

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NOTE: Dirt and contamination

Risk of damage to units or components

→ Protect components from dirt and contamination.

→ Clean or replace dirty components.

Fit seal -1- into the cylinder head cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal On Cylinder Head Cover 1-3
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Fig 2: Identifying Seal On Cylinder Head Cover 4-6
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Fit cover on cylinder head using 20 internal Torx (T30) countersunk screws (M6 x 25).
Fit and tighten screws according to the specified tightening sequence -1 to 20- .

Fig 3: Tightening Sequence For Cylinder Head Cover 1-3
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Fig 4: Tightening Sequence For Cylinder Head Cover 4-6
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→ Tightening torque: 13 Nm (9.5 ft. lb.)