Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sealing material.

Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
Install the cylinder head.

Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Head And Gasket
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IMPORTANT: Always use new cylinder head bolts.
Lightly apply clean engine oil to the threads and the bottom side of the flange of the head bolt and allow the oil to drain before installing.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install and tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Then turn all the bolts 155 degrees in sequence. Use the J 45059 .
Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the front cylinder head bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 3: Locating Front Cylinder Head Bolts
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Install the EGR cover (607), the bolts (608), and the EGR cover gasket (606).
Tighten: Tighten the EGR cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of EGR Cover
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