Valve Cover LH: Installation

CAUTION: Use only a plastic scraper when removing the sealing material.

CAUTION: Use lint free cloth.

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of corrosion and foreign material.

CAUTION: Installation of the valve cover and tightening must be carried out within 7 minutes of applying the sealant.

NOTE: Apply two beads of silicone gasket sealant (Loctite 5901) as shown on the illustration. The application of the sealant must be 1.5mm diameter 12mm long. Install the valve cover immediately after applying the sealant. The cover should be fitted directly to the head without smearing the sealant or the seals.

NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Valve Cover Alignment Tool (303-1446)

NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.

Torque: 13 Nm