Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners. Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD ".
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order as shown.
Rocker cover bolts

Step 1 : 1.96 N.M (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)

Step 2 : 8.33 N.M (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

Fig 1: Rocker Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install engine cover using power tools.

Fig 2: Engine Cover With Torque Specification
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.