1D
Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation
Removal
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect accelerator cable (1) from clamp (2) (For left hand steering vehicle only).
3) Remove cylinder head upper cover (3).
4) Disconnect ignition coil couplers (1).
5) Remove ignition coil assemblies (2) with high-tension cord (3).
6) Remove oil level gauge (1).
7) Disconnect PCV hose (4) from PCV valve (5) and disconnect breather hose (2) from cylinder head cover (3).
8) Remove cylinder head cover mounting bolts in such order as indicated in the figure.
9) Remove cylinder head cover (1) with cylinder head cover gasket (2) and spark plug hole gasket (3).
Installation
1) Install new spark plug hole gaskets (1) and new cylinder head cover gasket (2) to cylinder head cover (3) as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Be sure to check each of these parts for deterioration or any damage before installation and replace if found defective.
2) Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surfaces on cylinder head and cover. After cleaning, apply sealant “A” to the following point.
• Cylinder head cover gasket (1) sealing surface area (2) as shown.
“A” : Sealant 99000–31250 ( SUZUKI Bond No.1207F )
• Timing chain cover (1) and cylinder head (2) mating surface as shown.
“A” : Sealant 99000–31250 ( SUZUKI Bond No.1207F )
3) Install cylinder head cover to cylinder head.
NOTE:
When installing cylinder head cover, use care so that cylinder head cover gasket or spark plug hole gaskets will not get out of place or fall off.
4) Tightening bolts in such order as indicated in the figure a little at a time till they are tightened to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Cylinder head cover bolts ( a ): 8 N·m ( 0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
5) Connect breather hose (1) and PCV hose (2).
6) Install oil level gauge (3).
7) Install ignition coil assemblies with high-tension cord.
8) Connect ignition coil couplers.
9) Install cylinder head upper cover.
10) Connect accelerator cable to clamp (For left hand steering vehicle only).
11) Connect negative cable at battery.