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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

B-15prose procedure
Continued from B-14

Cylinder head cover

  1. 1
    Apply silicone sealant to the shaded areas as shown in the figure.
    Top view of cylinder head cover with arrows indicating multiple locations along the perimeter where silicone sealant should be applied to shaded areas.
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  2. 2
    Install the cylinder head cover.
Tightening torque (cylinder head cover)
4.9 - 8.8N·m

Spark plug

  1. 1
    Apply antiseize compound or molybdenum-based lubricant to the spark plug threads.
    View of cylinder head area showing spark plug location with hand-held tool applying lubricant to spark plug threads.
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  2. 2
    Install the spark plugs.
Tightening torque (spark plug)
15 - 23N·m

Timing belt guide plate, inner

  1. 1
    Install the timing belt inner guide plate.
    Caution: Make sure the timing belt inner guide plate is installed in the proper direction.
    View of timing belt area showing the inner guide plate with arrow callout labeled 'ENGINE SIDE' indicating the proper installation orientation.
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Steps After Installation

  1. 1
    Fill the radiator with the specified amount and type of engine coolant. (Refer to page E-5.)
  2. 2
    Connect the negative battery cable.
  3. 3
    Start the engine and check as follows: (1) Engine coolant leakage. (2) Ignition timing. (Refer to page B-8.)
  4. 4
    Recheck the engine coolant levels.
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See also

E-5ENGINE COOLANTB-8ENGINE TUNE-UP PROCEDURE

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