Hyundai Tucson Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

cylinder head cover

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 51Engine Electrical System — 26Emission Control System — 23Engine/Fuel Control System — 44Clutch System — 12MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 12AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 42Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 14Drive Shaft and Axle — 22Suspension System — 30Steering System — 16Restraint — 21Braking System — 47Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 145Body Electrical System — 162Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 39
14steps
~84min
3/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

1. Cylinder head cover
2. Cylinder head cover gasket		 3. Fuel pump bracket gasket

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

  1. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle - "Engine Cover")
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Disconnect the wiring connectors and wiring harness clips, then remove the connector brackets around the cylinder head cover.
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
  5. Disconnect the hose from the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve (B).
  6. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) hose (B).
  7. Remove the vacuum hose (A).
  8. Remove the high-pressure fuel line (A) and the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) bracket (B). (Refer to Engine Control and Fuel System - "High Pressure Fuel Pump")
  9. Remove the high pressure fuel pump. (Refer to Engine Control and Fuel System - "High Pressure Fuel Pump")
  10. Remove the ignition coils. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Ignition Coil.)
  11. Remove the oil level gauge. (Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Level Gauge and Tube")
  12. Remove the cylinder head cover (A).

REMEDY

  1. Install the cylinder head cover.
    1. Remove the hardened sealant from the cylinder head cover and the gap between the timing chain cover and the camshaft bracket before installing the cylinder head cover.
    2. Apply engine oil to the lip of the seal. Apply oil to the cover and the outer surface of the spark plug tubes.
    3. After applying sealant to the gap between the timing chain cover and the camshaft bracket, wait 5 minutes. Bead width: 2.0 ~ 3.0 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in). Sealant: Threebond 1217H or equivalent.
    4. Install the cylinder head cover and tighten the bolts in several passes in the sequence shown. Tightening torque: Step 1: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m Step 2: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m
  2. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.

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