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Removing and installing cylinder head cover (left-side)
Removing and installing cylinder head cover (left-side)
   
Removing
–  Remove ignition coils → Rep. gr.28.
  A28-0074
Rest-of-world vehicles:
–  Disconnect crankcase breather hose -arrow- by pressing release tabs.
–  Remove bolts in the sequence -12 ... 1- and remove cylinder head cover (left-side).
USA models:
  Caution
Risk of violating emission legislation applying to USA models.
Do NOT open hose connection -arrow-.
–  Remove bolts in the sequence -12 ... 1- and move cylinder head cover (left-side) clear to one side with crankcase breather hose -arrow- still connected.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
l  Tightening torques → Fig. „„Cylinder head cover (left-side) - tightening torque and sequence““
  Note
t  Renew gasket for cylinder head cover if damaged.
t  Renew bolts for cylinder head cover if seals on bolts are damaged.
t  Fit new O-ring.
–  Clean surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.
–  Tighten bolts for cylinder head cover (left-side) → Fig..
–  Install ignition coils → Rep. gr.28.
  A15-10390

Valve gear > < Crankshaft