Hyundai Accent (HC): Engine Mechanical System / Cylinder Head Assembly

Contents:

Components and Components Location

- Components

1. Camshaft front bearing cap
2. Camshaft bearing cap
3. Exhaust camshaft
4. Exhaust CVVT assembly
5. Intake camshaft
6. Intake CVVT assembly
7. Cam carrier
8. Cylinder head
9. Swing arm
10. Hydraulic lash adjuster (HLA)
11. Cylinder head gasket
12. Retainer lock
13. Retainer
14. Valve spring
15. Valve stem seal
16. Valve spring seat
17. Valve


Cylinder Head Cover

- Components

1. Cylinder head cover
2. Cylider head cover gasket (Inner)
3. Cylider head cover gasket (Outer)


- Removal

1.Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.Remove the engine cover.(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")

3.Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the connector brackets around the cylinder head cover.

4.Disconnect the brake vacuum hose (A).

5.Disconnect the breather hose A (A) and than remove the vacuum pipe mounting bolts (B).

Tightening torque : 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

6.Remove the ignition coils. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")

7.Remove the cylinder head cover (A).

8.Remove the cylinder head cover inner gaskets (A) and outer gasket (B).

- Installation

1.Install the cylinder head cover.

(1)Install the new inner gaskets (A) and outer gasket (B) to the cylinder head cover.

   

• Always use the new inner and outer cylinder head cover gaskets.

(2)The hardening sealant located on the upper area between timing chain cover and cam carrier should be removed before assembling cylinder head cover.

(3)Apply liquid gasket sealant to the marked area of the cam carrier and assemble within 5 minutes of application.

Width : 2 - 3 mm (0.0787 - 0.1181 in.)Specification : LOCTITE 5900H or above.

(4)Install the cylinder head cover by tightening the bolts, in several passes, in the sequence as shown.

Tightening torqueStep 1 : 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)Step 2 : 7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)

   

• The firing and/or blow out test should not be performed within 30 minutes of assembling the cylinder head cover.

2.Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

CVVT & Camshaft ➤

Cylinder Head ➤

Other information:

Hyundai Accent (HC) (2017 - 2022) Service Manual: Exterior Care

NOTICE If you park your Hyundai Accent near a stainless steel sign or glass facade building, the vehicle's exterior plastic parts such as a bumper, spoiler, garnish, lamp or outside rearview mirror might be damaged due to sunlight reflected from the sign or building. To prevent damage of the exterior plastic parts, you should avoid parking in areas where light may be reflected or use a car cover.

Hyundai Accent (HC) (2017 - 2022) Service Manual: Description and Operation

- Function NoItemDescription 1Washer Linked Wiper – If the washer switch is pressed ON for 0.06 second with the vehicle mode in IGN2, the wiper relay is turned ON after washer switch ON, and then the wiper relay is turned OFF after wiper parking signal ON. 2MIST Linked Wiper – If the wiper mist switch is pressed ON for 0.6 second with the vehicle mode in IGN2, the wiper relay is turned ON, and then OFF after wiper parking signal ON.

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