Honda HR-V: Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Harness Cover - Remove

2. Positive Cable and Connector (Alternator) - Disconnect

NOTE: Remove the positive cable clamp at the same time.

3. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Move

1. Disconnect the connectors (A)
2. Move the harness holders (B).

4. Breather Hose - Disconnect

1. Remove the dipstick
2. Disconnect the breather hose (A).

5. Cylinder Head Cover - Remove

Installation

1. Cylinder Head Cover - Install

1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.

NOTE: Check and, if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.

2. Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the cylinder head cover.

   Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.

3. Apply liquid gasket to the oil pump and the cylinder head mating areas.
4. Loosely install the cylinder head cover.

Fig. 1: Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications

5. Tighten the bolts in three steps; tighten the bolts until the bolts sit on the cylinder head cover, tighten the bolts until the gasket is compressed, tighten the bolts to specified torque.

2. Breather Hose - Connect

1. Install the dipstick
2. Connect the breather hose (A).

3. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Install

Fig. 2: Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder With Torque Specifications

1. Install the harness holders (A)
2. Connect the connectors (B).

4. Positive Cable and Connector (Alternator) - Connect

NOTE: Install the positive cable clamp at the same time.

5. Harness Cover - Install

CYLINDER HEAD LIQUID GASKET APPLYING PROCEDURE

Procedure

1. Liquid Gasket - Apply

NOTE:

• Remove all of the old liquid gasket of the mating surfaces of each part and clean.
• Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009). Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
• If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
• Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
• Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the parts.

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