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Engine Front Cover Installation Note

  1. Apply silicone sealant to the engine front cover as shown.
    CAUTION:
    • Install the engine front cover before the applied silicone sealant starts to harden.
    • Completely remove any oil, dirt, sealant, or other foreign matter adhering to the engine front cover and engine front cover installation surface. If any oil, dirt, sealant, or other foreign matter is not removed from the space between the engine front cover and engine front cover installation surface, it may cause a sealing malfunction.
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    Thickness 

    A:  2.2-3.2 mm {0.09-0.12 in}

    B:  1.5-2.5 mm {0.06-0.098 in}

    C:  2.2-4.3 mm {0.09-0.16 in}

    D:  3.3-4.3 mm {0.13-0.16 in}

  2. Install the engine front cover bolts in the order as shown.
Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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PART DESCRIPTION

No. Tightening torque
1-18 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
19-22 40-55 N.m {4.1-5.6 kgf.m, 30-40 ft.lbf}