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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence





Short bolts: 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11
Medium bolts: 12, 13
Long bolts: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9


Cylinder Head Bolt (Preferred Method):
All Bolts First Pass In Sequence 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Long Bolt Final Pass in Sequence 75°
Medium Bolt Final Pass in Sequence 65°
Short Bolt Final Pass in Sequence 55°

Cylinder Head Bolt (Optional On-Vehicle Strategy):
First Pass in Sequence 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Second Pass in Sequence 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass in Sequence 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)

Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)