Cylinder Head Installation

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Install the bolts.

Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- Tighten the bolts in four steps in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 80 N.m {8.2 Kgf.m, 59 ft.lbf}.
- Stage 2: Loosen the bolts one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 N.m; {37 lb-ft}.
- Stage 4: Tighten to 92 N.m {68 lb-ft}.