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Cylinder Head Bolts - Torque Angle Revision

BULLETIN NO.: 02-T-04

ISSUE DATE: January, 2002

CATEGORY TYPE: Engine-02

CATEGORY: Mechanical

CORPORATION NO.: 02-06-01-004

SUBJECT:
Service Manual and Quick Reference Specifications Guide Update for 2001 and 2002 L-Series (L61) Engine Regarding Incorrect Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specifications

MODELS AFFECTED:
2001-2002 Saturn L-Series Vehicles

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bulletin is to update all 2001 and 2002 L-Series (L61) Engine Service Manuals and 2001-2002 L-Series Quick Reference Specifications Guide at your location.

Please obtain all of the 2001 and 2002 L-Series (L61) Engine Service Manuals and 2001-2002 L-Series Quick Reference Specifications Guide and make the necessary corrections as indicated below.

1. 2001 L-Series (L61) Engine Service Manual

^ Page 19. Cross out the + 185° reference.

^ Page 561. Cross out the + 185° reference.

2. 2002 L-Series (L61) Engine Service Manuals

^ Page 570. Cross out the + 185° reference.

3. 2001-2002 L-Series Quick Reference Specifications Guide

2001 (L61) - Page 250. Cross out the + 185° reference.

^ 2002 (L61) - Page 255. Refer to procedure in the "Mechanical" section of the L61 Engine Service Manual (page 570).

After the corrections have been made, the torque specification should read as follows:

Torque:
Cylinder Head Bolts: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs) + 155°