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Cylinder Head (LH) Installation Note

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  1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the order shown in Fig 1 using the following 6 steps.
    1. Tighten to 32-38 N.m {3.3-3.8 kgf.m, 24-28 ft.lbf}  .
    2. Tighten 85°  -95°  .
    3. Loosen 360°  (one full turn) in reverse order.
    4. Tighten to 32-38 N.m {3.3-3.8 kgf.m, 24-28 ft.lbf}  .
    5. Tighten 85°  -95  °.
    6. Tighten 85°  -95°  .
    Fig 1: Tightening Sequence Of LH Cylinder Head Bolts
    G01929688Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.