Removal and Installation: Installation

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Apply liquid gasket to the joint part of the cylinder head and camshaft bracket following the steps below.
NOTE: Illustration shows an example of (LH) side (zoomed in shows No. 1 camshaft bracket).
1. Refer to illustration (a) to apply liquid gasket to the joint part of No. 1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
2. Refer to illustration (b) to apply liquid gasket 90° to illustration (a).
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Joint Part Of Cylinder Head And Camshaft Bracket
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the rocker cover (A) or (B).
- Make sure the new rocker cover gasket is installed in the groove of the rocker cover (A) or (B).
- Tighten the bolts in two steps in the numerical order shown below.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Cover Mounting Bolts
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  1st step: 2.0 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
  
  2nd step: 8.3 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
  
  CAUTION: Do not hold the rocker cover (RH) (B) by the oil filler neck.
Install the PCV hoses.
NOTE:
- Remove foreign materials from inside the hose using compressed air.
- The inserted length is within 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in) [Target: 25 mm (0.98 in)].
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.