RH cylinder head

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NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in the following 3 stages.

Tighten the RH bolts in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

Fig 1: Identifying RH Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Install 8 new RH exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Studs

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Install the new RH exhaust manifold gaskets and the exhaust manifold. Tighten the new nuts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Identifying RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence

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Slide the heater outlet tube forward with a new O-ring seal into the cylinder block.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with engine coolant.

Fig 3: Sliding Coolant Tube Forward With O-Ring Seals Into Cylinder Block

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Install the heater outlet tube studs.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Heater Outlet Tube Studs

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Connect the coolant hoses to the heater outlet tube.

Fig 5: Locating Coolant Hoses To Heater Outlet Tube

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