Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the engine cover.
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
Disconnect the exhaust OCV (Oil control valve) connector (A).
Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A) and then remove the wiring protector (B).
Remove the ignition coils.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")
Disconnect the PCV (Positive crankcase ventilation) hose (A).
Remove the front engine hanger (A).
Remove the cylinder head cover (A).
Install cylinder head cover.
The hardening sealant located on the upper area between timing chain cover and cylinder head should be removed before assembling cylinder head cover.
After applying sealant, it should be assembled within 5 minutes.
Bead width : 2.5 mm (0.10 in.)
Install the cylinder head cover (A) by tightening the bolts as following method.
Tightening torque
1st step : 3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
2nd step : 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
Do not reuse cylinder head cover gasket.
The firing and/or blow out test should not be performed within 30 minutes after the cylinder head cover was assembled.
Install the front engine hanger (A).
Tightening torque :
27.5 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.8 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 20.3 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)
Connect the PCV (Positive crankcase ventilation) hose (A).
Install the ignition coils.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")
Connect the ignition coil connectors (A) and fuel pump connector (B) after installing the wiring protector (C).
Connect the exhaust OCV (Oil control valve) connector (A).
Install the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
Install the engine cover.