Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation: Installation

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Tighten PCV valve to specified torque, if removed.
Tightening torque

PCV valve: 2.5 N.m (0.25 kg-m, 2.0 lbf-ft)
Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surfaces on cylinder head and cover.
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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Apply sealant "A" to the designated area as shown in figure.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Applying Area
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Install cylinder head cover to cylinder head.
NOTE: Install cylinder head cover, making sure cylinder head cover gasket for proper fit in cylinder head cover.
Tighten cylinder head cover bolts using the following procedures:
1. a) 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. Retighten them to 5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 4.0 lbf-ft). In the same manner as in Step a).
3. Retighten them to 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 lbf-ft). In the same manner as in Step a).
  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)
Install engine harness bracket (1).
Connect PCV valve hose (2) to PCV valve and breather hose (3) to cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Identifying PCV Valve Hose And Breather Hose
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Connect IMT valve connector (1) and IMT valve harness clamp (2).

Fig 4: Identifying IMT Valve Connector And Clamp
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Install ignition coil assemblies, see IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install engine cover.
Connect negative (-) cable at battery.