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
- Disconnect the connectors (A)
- Move the harness holders (B).
4. Breather Hose - Disconnect
- Remove the dipstick
- Disconnect the breather hose (A).
5. Cylinder Head Cover - Remove
Installation
1. Cylinder Head Cover - Install
- Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove of the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Check and, if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.
- Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the cylinder head cover.
Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.
- Apply liquid gasket to the oil pump and the cylinder head mating areas.
- Loosely install the cylinder head cover.
Fig. 1: Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
- 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
- Install the dipstick
- Connect the breather hose (A).
3. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Install
Fig. 2: Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder With Torque Specifications
- Install the harness holders (A)
- 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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NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors
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INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT
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Inspection
1. Cylinder Head - Remove
2. Cylinder Head Warpage - Inspect
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Removal & Installation
1. Front Bumper - Remove
2. Security Horn - Remove
Disconnect the connector (A)
Remove the security horn (B).
3. All Removed Parts - Install
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Security Horn - Test
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