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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence






Cylinder Head Replacement
1. First pass 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
2. Second pass 80 Nm (59 lb ft)
3. Final pass 125 Nm (92 lb ft)

Cylinder Head Installation (Left)
1. First pass 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
2. Second pass 80 Nm (60 lb ft)
3. Long bolts (1,2,3,6,7,8,9,12,13,14,15 and 16) in sequence, final pass 125 Nm (92 lb ft)
4. Short bolts (4,5,10 and 11) in sequence, final pass 120 Nm (89 lb ft)

Cylinder Head Installation (Right)
1. First pass 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
2. Second pass 80 Nm (60 lb ft)
3. Final pass 115 Nm (85 lb ft)
4. Long bolts (1,2,3,6,7,8,9,12,13,14,15 and 16) in sequence, final pass 125 Nm (92 lb ft)
5. Short bolts (4,5,10 and 11) in sequence, final pass 120 Nm (89 lb ft)