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Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note

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CAUTION:
  • To assure the sealing performance of the cylinder head cover, be careful of the following:
    • Verify that the cylinder head cover gasket is inserted into the cylinder head cover groove and install the cylinder head cover.
    • Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign matter from the seal surface.
  • To prevent silicone sealant from hardening, adhere the cylinder head cover and the cylinder head firmly within 10 min. after applying silicone sealant. After adhering them, tighten the installation bolts immediately.
  1. Insert a new cylinder head cover gasket into the cylinder head cover groove.
  2. Apply silicone sealant (TB1217D or equivalent) to the areas shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant To Cylinder Head Cover Groove
    G09785139Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the cylinder cover bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Cylinder Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G09785140Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    4.5-7.0 N.m {46-71 kgf.cm, 40-61 in.lbf}

  4. Install the catch tank. (SKYACTIV-G 2.5) (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Connect the vacuum hose.
  6. Connect the ventilation hose.
  7. Return the wiring harness which was set away from the cylinder head cover and the intake manifold to its original position.
  8. Connect the OCV connector.