Cam Cover Bolt Release Sequence; Silicone Sealer Areas - Triumph Tiger Service Manual

3 CYLINDER HEAD & CAMSHAFT
5. Progressively release the cam cover bolts in the
sequence shown below.
Installation
1. Check the condition of the cam cover seal.
NOTE: Refit/replace as necessary.
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Two longer bolts are fitted at the right hand end
adjacent to the cam chain.
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Cam Cover Bolt Release Sequence
6. Remove the cover.
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CAUTION: Never use a lever to remove
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the camshaft cover from the head.
Using a lever will cause damage to the head and
cam cover which could lead to an oil leak.
7. Remove the cam cover gasket.
8. Remove any residual oil from the front of the head
using a syringe or lint free cloth.
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2. Check the condition of the cam cover bolt seals.
Refit/replace as necessary.
Seal
3. Apply silicone sealer to the areas arrowed below.
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Silicone Sealer Areas
4. Fit the cam cover, ensuring that the gasket remains
in the correct position. Pay particular attention to
the spark plug tower areas.
5.
Fit the cam cover screws and screw seals, then
tighten until finger tight.
6.
Finally, tighten the cam cover screws, in same order
as for removal, to 10 Nm.
7. Fit the ignition coils and tighten the coil fixings to
10Nm.
8.
Reconnect the ignition coils.
9. Refit the thermostat housing.
10. Refit the airbox and fuel tank as described in the fuel
system section.
11. Reconnect the battery positive (red) lead first.
12. Refit the seats.
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