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Oil/Air Separator Installation

Clean and dry the oil/air separator mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
Apply a 1.5 mm wide bead of the liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, along the broken line. 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.
Fig 1: Identifying Oil/Air Separator Mating Surfaces
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the oil/air separator.

NOTE:

Wait at least 30 minutes to allow liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil/air separator.

Fig 2: Oil/Air Separator Bolts With Torque Specification

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Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.