Cylinder Head Gasket Removal/Installation - 2.3L: Installation

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Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
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Install the head gasket.

Fig 2: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket
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Install the cylinder head and lubricate the cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil. Install the cylinder head bolts and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in five stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m {0.51 kgf.m 4 ft.lbf}.
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m {1.5 kgf.m 11 ft.lbf}.
- Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m {4.59 kgf.m 33 ft.lbf}.
- Stage 4: Turn the bolts 90 degrees.
- Stage 5: Turn the bolts an additional 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
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Connect the coolant bypass hose.

Fig 4: Connecting Coolant Bypass Hose
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Connect the EEGR coolant hose.

Fig 5: Connecting EEGR Coolant Hose
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Connect the ECT sensor and the EEGR valve electrical connectors.

Fig 6: Connecting ECT Sensor And EEGR Valve Electrical Connectors
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Connect the EEGR tube and the ground strap.

Fig 7: Connecting EEGR Tube And Ground Strap - With Torque Specifications
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Install the PCV hose clip.

Fig 8: Installing PCV Hose Clip
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Install the fuel injector supply manifold spacers.

Fig 9: Installing Fuel Injector Supply Manifold Spacers
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Install the fuel injector supply manifold. See FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTOR - 2.3L REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Install the exhaust manifold. See EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L .
Install the camshafts. See CAMSHAFTS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L .