Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 446

Fig. 174: Applying Liquid Gasket

5. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes. Place the cylinder head cover (B) on the cylinder

head, then slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.

NOTE:

Do not install the parts if 4 minutes or more have elapsed since applying
liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the old residue.

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Fig. 175: Installing Cylinder Head Cover

6. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.

7. Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2

kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft).

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Fig. 176: Cylinder Head Cover Torque Tightening Sequence

8. Install the dipstick (A) and breather hose (B).

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Fig. 177: Installing The Dipstick & Breather Hose

9. Tighten the bolt (C) securing the power steering hose bracket.

10. Tighten the two bolts (D) securing the vacuum line.

11. Install the four ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

12. Check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.

13. Install the intake manifold cover.

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