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Cylinder Head LH: Installation

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  1. Install a new cylinder head gasket.
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    • Install the cylinder head.

    • Install new cylinder head bolts.

      Torque: Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) - Stage 2: Loosen: 2 turn(s) - Stage 3: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm) - Stage 4: 180°

    Fig 1: LH Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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  2. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

    Install a new fuel rail-to-fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube and finger tighten the flare nuts.

    • Final tighten the flare nuts.

      Torque: Stage 1: 62 lb.in (7 Nm) - Stage 2: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) - Stage 3: 25°

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  3. Install the following items:

    1. LH side. Refer to: Cylinder Head to Coolant Outlet Connector Hose Assembly .
    2. Refer to: Camshaft LH .

  4. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  5. Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  7. Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.