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Cylinder Head Torque

Cylinder and Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head Tightening (Part 1 Of 2):




Cylinder Head Tightening (Part 2 Of 2):





Apply a thin coat of Optimoly HT, or equivalent to the cylinder head nuts and tighten them in two steps according to specified tightening sequence shown in the illustration above:
1st step: 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
2nd step: turn additionally 90° ± 2°