Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Front

1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If any seals are damaged, replace it.

2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.

NOTE: Check and, if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.

3. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.

4. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the front rocker arm oil control valve and the cylinder head.

5. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.

6. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the front rocker arm oil control valve mating areas (A). Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply the new liquid gasket.

7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the front cylinder head cover (B).

8. Inspect the spark plug seals for damage.

9. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.

10. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step torque the all bolts, in sequence, 12 Nm (1.2 kg-m, 9 lb-ft).

NOTE:

- Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the cylinder head cover.

11. Install the bolt (A) securing the harness holder.

12. Connect the EGR valve connector (B), the front secondary HO2S connector (C), the front A/F sensor connector (D), the rocker arm oil control solenoid A (Bank 2) connector (E), the front rocker arm oil pressure switch connector (F) and the harness clamp (G) securing the harness holder, and install the dipstick (H).

13. Install the three ignition coils to the front cylinder head.

14. Install the intake manifold.

Rear

1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If any seals are damaged, replace it.

2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.

NOTE: Check and, if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.

3. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.

4. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the rear rocker arm oil control valve and the cylinder head.

5. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.

6. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the rear rocker arm oil control valve mating areas (A). Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply the new liquid gasket.

7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the rear cylinder head cover (B).

11. Connect the rear rocker arm oil pressure switch connector (A), the rocker arm oil control solenoid B (Bank 1) connector (B), the rocker arm oil control solenoid A (Bank 1) connector (C), the rear A/F sensor connector (D), the rear secondary HO2S connector (E), and the harness clamps (F), then install the harness holder (G).

12. Connect the breather hose (H).

13. Tighten the harness holder mounting bolts (A).

14. Install the engine ground cable (B) and install the harness (C) to the upper cover.

15. Reconnect the three injector connectors (D) and the two harness clips (E).

16. Install the power steering pump and the power steering hose bracket.

17. Install the drive belt:

- '10 model
- '11-12 models Service and Repair

18. Install the three ignition coils to the rear cylinder head.

19. Install the intake manifold.

20. Install the strut brace Frame Brace Replacement.