Install the cylinder head cover (A) with new head cover gaskets (B, C).
Fasten the cylinder head cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque
Step 1 : 3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
Step 2 : 8.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
Standard liquid gasket : LOCTITE 5900H or equivalent
Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry before applying liquid gasket.
Install the cylinder head cover in 5 minutes after applying the liquid gasket.
After installing, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
Remove the harmful material (engine oil, cutting oil and etc) located in the upper area of the cylinder head and the timing chain cover before installing the cylinder head cover.
Remove hardened sealant located in the upper area between the cylinder head and the timing chain cover.
Before installing the cylinder head cover, check that the protrusion of the head cover gasket is assembled exactly into the slot of the head cover.
Before installing the cylinder head cover, apply liquid gasket to the T-joints (A) on the upper area between the cylinder head and the timing chain cover and the rear area (B) of the cam carrier.
