Installing Cylinder Head Cover (Cylinder Bank 1)

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Before fitting the cylinder head cover, check that the rocker arms are aligned correctly.

1. Replace seal -1-  .

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   Seal on cylinder head cover (cylinder bank 1)

   1. 1.1  Remove old seal.
   2. 1.2  Clean sealing face on cylinder head cover -2-  to remove oil and grease.
   3. 1.3  Insert new seal -1-  in the cylinder head cover -2-  .

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   Fitting and sealing components using liquid sealant. 

   • Clean sealing faces to remove all traces of residual sealant. 
   • Sealing faces must be free of grease and oil. 
   • Clean sealing faces with primer Loctite 7515. 
   • Use liquid sealant Loctite 5970-BM. 

   Information 

   Install the cylinder head cover within five minutes of applying the liquid sealant.

2. Apply liquid sealant Loctite 5970-BM -1-  on the cylinder head -2-  .

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   Applying sealant on cylinder head (cylinder bank 1)

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   Before fitting the cylinder head cover, check that the rocker arms are aligned correctly.

3. Align cylinder head cover -1-  using > T40116 - locating pins-2-  and fit it on the cylinder head.

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   Cylinder head cover with locating pins (cylinder bank 1)

4. Secure cylinder head cover -25-  .
   Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Tightening Sequence (Cylinder Bank 1)

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   Tightening sequence for cylinder head cover (cylinder bank 1)

   1. 4.1  Screw in screws uniformly in the sequence -1 to 24-  until they are touching the cylinder head cover -25-  .
   2. 4.2  Tighten screws in the sequence -1 to 24-  .

      > Initial tightening 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) 

      > Final tightening 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) 

   3. 4.3  > T40116 - Locating pins  must now be pulled off.
   4. 4.4  Close off bearing tunnels with rubber caps.