Hyundai Genesis DH Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Cylinder Head Cover Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 103Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 23Engine Control System/Fuel System — 127Automatic Transmission System (SBC) — 90All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 27Suspension System — 41Steering — 19Restraints — 56Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 279Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
16steps
~96min
4/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

Left Cylinder Head Cover
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery.
  2. Remove the expansion tank. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Expansion Tank")
  3. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust Systems — Intake Manifold)
  4. Remove the high pressure fuel tube. (Refer to Fuel System - "High Pressure Line")
  5. Remove the left ignition coil and wiring. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")
  6. Remove the high pressure fuel pump. (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "High Pressure Fuel Pump")
  7. Remove the left cylinder head cover.
    1. Remove the left exhaust oil control valve (OCV) CVVT cover (A).
    2. Remove the left cylinder head cover (B).
    Cover the cylinder head with a clean cloth or vinyl sheet to prevent foreign material from entering the cylinder head.
  8. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery.
  9. Remove the expansion tank. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Expansion Tank")
  10. Remove the right ignition coil and wiring. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")
  11. Disconnect the right exhaust CMP sensor connector (A).
  12. Remove the right cylinder head cover.
    1. Remove the right exhaust oil control valve (OCV) CVVT cover (A).
    2. Remove the right cylinder head cover (B).
      Cover the cylinder head with a clean cloth or vinyl sheet to prevent foreign material from entering the cylinder head.
Right Cylinder Head Cover

Installation

Left Cylinder Head Cover
  1. Install the left cylinder head cover.
    • Install the cylinder head cover over the exhaust oil control valve (OCV) cap.
    • To prevent engine oil leakage, be sure to install the exhaust OCV cover after installing the cylinder head cover.
    1. Before assembly, remove the hardened sealant located on the upper mating surface between the timing chain cover and the cylinder head cover.
    2. After applying THREE BOND 1217H sealant, assemble within 5 minutes.

      Bead width: 2.5 mm (0.1 in)

    3. Do not perform the baking and/or purging test within 30 minutes after installing the cylinder head cover.
    4. Install the cylinder head cover bolts as follows. Tightening torque: Step 1: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m Step 2: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m
      Do not reuse the cylinder head cover gasket.
    5. Install the left exhaust oil control valve (OCV) CVVT cover.

      Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m
      Always use a new exhaust oil control valve (OCV) CVVT cover.
  2. To install the other components, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  3. Install the right cylinder head cover.
    • Install the cylinder head cover over the exhaust oil control valve (OCV) cap.
    • To prevent engine oil leakage, be sure to install the exhaust OCV cover after installing the cylinder head cover.
    1. Before assembly, remove the hardened sealant located on the upper mating surface between the timing chain cover and the cylinder head cover.
    2. After applying THREE BOND 1217H sealant, assemble within 5 minutes.

      Bead width: 2.5 mm (0.1 in)

    3. Do not perform the baking and/or purging test within 30 minutes after installing the cylinder head cover.
    4. Install the right cylinder head cover bolts as follows. Tightening torque: Step 1: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m Step 2: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m
      Do not reuse the cylinder head cover gasket.
    5. Install the right exhaust oil control valve (OCV) CVVT cover.

      Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m
      Always use a new exhaust oil control valve (OCV) CVVT cover.
  4. To install the other components, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
Right Cylinder Head Cover

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