Removal and Installation: Installation

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Apply liquid gasket of 3.0 mm (0.12 in) diameter to position shown in the figure (both edges of No. 1 camshaft bracket) (on both banks).
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
- First, apply it to engine longitudinal direction [5.0 mm (0.197 in) + 5.0 mm (0.197 in) side in figure].
  
  Fig 1: Sealant Application Areas
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install rocker cover.
- Check if rocker cover gasket is dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
Tighten bolts two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.
1st step

: 0.96 - 2.96 N.m (0.10 - 0.30 kg-m, 9 - 26 in-lb)

2nd step

: 7.33 - 9.33 N.m (0.75 - 0.95 kg-m, 65 - 82 in-lb)

Fig 2: View Of Rocker Cover Torque Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install PCV hose.
- Insert PCV hose by 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) from connector end.
- When installing, be careful not to twist or come in contact with other parts.
- Install PCV hose between right and left rocker covers with its identification paint facing upward (right rocker cover side).
Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.