Cylinder Head LH: Installation

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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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1. Install the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector hose assembly and the bolt.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
2. Connect the coolant hose and the clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Install the wiring harness grounds, the bolt and the stud bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that a new high-pressure fuel tube is installed.

Calculate the correct torque wrench setting for the following torque using the Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas in the chart below.

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NOTE: In stage 3, if the torque required to tighten any flare nut on the new high-pressure fuel tube reaches or exceeds 55 lb.ft (75 Nm), then that high pressure fuel tube must be discarded and replaced with another new high-pressure fuel tube.

Install the high-pressure fuel tube and tighten the flare nuts finger tight, then tighten the flare nuts in the following 3 stages.

Torque: Stage 1: Tighten to : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Stage 2: Tighten to : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Stage 3: Tighten an additional : 30°

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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Turbocharger LH .
2. Refer to: Camshaft LH .
Install the fuel supply manifold, then install and tighten the retainers.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Connect the fuel supply quick connect couplings, then attach the wire harness retainers. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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Connect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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NOTE: When removing or installing the fuel injection pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

Install the fuel injection pump noise insulator.

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Install the high-pressure fuel pump shield, then install and tighten the retainers.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Attach the wiring harness retainers.

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Install the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.
Start and check the exhaust system for leaks.
Road test the vehicle.