Tightening And Loosening Specifications And Sequence For Cylinder Head

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Fig 1: Loosening Cylinder Head Cover Bolts

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-- Loosen the cylinder head cover in the sequence -1 through 6-.

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
Pay attention that the cylinder head cover is not tilted.

-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence:

Step	Bolts	Tightening specification/additional turn
1.	-1 to 6-	Install all the way in multiple steps by hand
2.	-1 to 6-	8 Nm
3.	-1 to 6-	90° additional turn

Fig 3: Different Valve Stem Seals

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A - Valve stem seal with a sealing lip -A-

For intake and exhaust side

B - Valve stem seal with two sealing lips -B-

Only for exhaust side, specific engines. Refer to the parts information for the allocation.