Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Install the cylinder head gasket.
- Install the cylinder head.
- Lightly apply clean engine oil to the threads and the bottom side flange of the head bolts and allow the oil to drain before installing.
- Install NEW cylinder head bolts.
- Install and tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus and additional 155 degrees using the J 45059 .
- Install the NEW front cylinder head bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the timing chain. Refer to Timing Chain, Sprockets, and/or Tensioner Replacement .
- Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (RPO LE5) .
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) .
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use any sealing material.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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