Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install new cylinder head cover gasket (1) to cylinder head cover (2) as shown in figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Gasket
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Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surfaces on cylinder head and cover. After cleaning, apply sealant "A" to the designated area in figure.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)

Fig 2: Identifying "A": Sealant 99000-31260 (Suzuki Bond No. 1217G)
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Install cylinder head cover to cylinder head.
NOTE: When installing cylinder head cover, use care so that cylinder head cover gasket does not get out of place or fall off.
Tighten cylinder head cover bolts according to the following procedure.
1. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to 3.0 N.m (0.31 kgf-m, 2.5 lbf-ft) in numerical order ("1" - "16") evenly and gradually.
2. In the same manner as Step a), retighten them to 5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 4.0 lbf-ft).
3. In the same manner as Step a), retighten them to 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 lbf-ft).
  Tightening torque
  
  Cylinder head cover bolt* (a): 3.0 N.m → 5.0 N.m → 7.5 N.m (0.31 kgf-m → 0.51 kgf-m → 0.76 kgf-m, 2.5 lbf-ft → 4.0 lbf-ft → 5.5 lbf-ft)
Connect PCV valve hose (1) to PCV valve and breather hose (2) to cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolts
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Install ignition coil assemblies, see IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install engine cover, see Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation .
Connect negative (-) cable to battery.