Honda CR-V: Cylinder Head Cover Removal/Installation
Cylinder Head Cover Removal
1. Remove the intake manifold cover.

2. Remove the four ignition coils.
3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP)
canister purge valve connector.
4. Remove the dipstick (A), the breather hose (B), and
power steering (P/S) hose clamp (C).

5. Remove two bolts (D) securing the EVAP canister
purge valve bracket.
6. Remove the cylinder head cover.

Cylinder Head Cover Installation
1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the
groove.
2. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of
the cylinder head cover (B).

3. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
4. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001,
08718-0003, or 08718-0009, on the chain case and
the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating areas. Install
the component within 5 minutes of applying the
liquid gasket.
NOTE:
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the
component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the
liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new 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.

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 Ibf*ft).
NOTE:
- Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine
with oil.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after
installing the head cover.

8. Install two bolts (A) securing the evaporative
emission (EVAP) canister purge valve bracket.

9. Install the power steering (P/S) hose clamp (B),
breather hose (C), and the dipstick (D).
10. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve connector.
11. Install the four ignition coils.
12. Install the intake manifold cover.

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NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors
carefully while holding the connector portion.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait
Removal
1. Remove the cam chain.
2. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then
loosen the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator mounting bolt and exhaust camshaft
sprocket mounting bolt.
NOTE: Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.
1. Remove the rocker arm assembly.
2. Put the rocker shaft holders, camshaft, and
camshaft holders on the cylinder head, then tighten
the bolts, i
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CAUTION
Headlights become very hot during use; do not
touch them or any attaching hardware immediately
after they have been turned off.
Before adjusting the headlights:
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Make sure the tire pressures are correct.
The driver or someone who weighs the same should
According to statistics, children of all
ages and sizes are safer when they
are restrained in a back seat.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat. Some
states have laws
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