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Cylinder Head - LH: Installation

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  1. NOTE: If the cylinder head is replaced, a new secondary timing chain tensioner will need to be installed.

    Install a new gasket, the LH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown below in 5 stages:

    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Tighten 90 degrees.
    • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees
    • Stage 5: Tighten 45 degrees.
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  2. Install the M6 bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  3. NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.
    NOTE: Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Install the LH valve tappets.

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  4. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the rear of the LH cylinder head.
  5. If equipped, install the ground strap and bolt.
    • Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  6. NOTE: Lubricate the 2 CMP  sensor O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

    Install the 2 LH CMP  sensors and the 2 bolts.

    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  7. Connect the 2 LH CMP  sensors electrical connectors.
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  8. Install the LH upper primary timing chain guide and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  9. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  10. Install the LH camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT - LH .
  11. Raise the catalytic convertor and install the new LH and RH catalytic convertor-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
    • Tighten to 45 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  12. Position the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe and install the 2 new bolts.
    • Tighten the inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
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  13. and attach the RH and LH HO2S electrical connectors.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .