Cylinder Head RH: Installation

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Inspect for any debri before installing the water jacket.

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Install the water jacket flush with the bottom of the block.

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Install the cylinder head gasket.

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

NOTE: Install new cylinder head bolts.

Install the cylinder head and the new bolts.

Torque: Stage 1: 20 Nm Stage 2: 35 Nm Stage 3: 90deg. Stage 4: 90deg. Stage 5: 45deg.

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Install the M6 bolt.
Torque: 10 Nm

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NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.

Lubricate the valve tappets with clean engine oil and install.

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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the bolt or damage to the upper RH timing chain guide may occur.

Install the RH timing chain guide and the bolt.

Torque: 10 Nm

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NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

Install the CMP sensors and the bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm

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- Connect and attach the direct injection wiring harness electrical connector.
- Connect the RH CMP sensor electrical connectors.
- Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
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Install the heat shield and the stud bolts.
Torque: 10 Nm

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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.

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

NOTE: Calculate the correct torque wrench setting for the following torque using the Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas.

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- Install the fuel rail to fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube and finger tight the flare nuts.
- Tighten the flare nuts in the following 3 stages.
  Torque: Stage 1: 7 Nm Stage 2: 10 Nm Stage 3: 30deg.
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Install the RH camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts .
Position the RH catalytic converter and install new flange nuts.
Torque: 40 Nm

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Install the LH catalytic converter flange and new nuts.
Torque: 40 Nm

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Attach the exhaust hanger and install the exhaust flange bolts.
Torque: 40 Nm

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Connect the RH HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor.

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Connect the LH HO2S, catalyst monitor sensor and the wiring harness retainers.

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- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil pan drain plug.
  Torque: 27 Nm
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Remove and discard the engine oil filter.Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

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- Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and install and tighten in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Install to initial gasket contact.
- Stage 2: Tighten 3/4 to 1 turn.
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Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling

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Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - VEHICLES WITH: SINGLE BATTERY . Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - VEHICLES WITH: DUAL BATTERIES
Pressurize the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Start and check the exhaust system for leaks.
Road test the vehicle.