REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET

• After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface using a seal cutter and remove the liquid gasket.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

• In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap the gasket applied area.

CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason a tool such as a flat-bladed screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces

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LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Using a scraper, remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.

• Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the gasket application surface, mounting bolts and bolt holes.

2. Wipe the gasket application surface and the mating surface with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.

3. Attach the liquid gasket to the tube presser.

Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

4. Apply the gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.

• If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the gasket to the groove.

• As for the bolt holes, normally apply the gasket inside the holes. If specified, it should be applied outside the holes. Make sure to read the instruction in this manual.

• Within five minutes of gasket application, install the mating component.

• If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.

• Do not retighten after the installation.

• After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill the engine oil and coolant.

CAUTION:
If there are instructions in this manual, observe them.