Cylinder Head - RH

All vehicles 

1. Install a new gasket, the RH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 5 stages:
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
   • Stage 2: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
   • Stage 3: Tighten 90 degrees.
   • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
   • Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
Fig 1: Installing RH Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence
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2. Install the bolt.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 2: Identifying M6 Bolt
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NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.
NOTE: Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil prior to installation.
3. Install the valve tappets.
Fig 3: Identifying Valve Tappets From Cylinder Head
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4. Install and connect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor jumper harness.
Fig 4: Identifying CHT Sensor Jumper Harness
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5. Using new gaskets, install the lower intake manifold and the 10 bolts.
   • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 5: Installing Lower Intake Manifold Bolts In Sequence
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6. Using a new gasket and O-ring seal, install the thermostat housing and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 6: Locating Thermostat Housing-To-Lower Intake Manifold Bolts
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7. Connect the coolant bypass hose to the thermostat housing.
Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Bypass Hose From Thermostat Housing
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CAUTION: Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. The use of ordinary O-rings can cause the fuel system to leak. Do not reuse the O-ring seals.
NOTE: The upper and lower O-ring seals are not interchangeable.
8. Install new fuel injector O-ring seals.
   • Remove the retaining clips and separate the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
   • Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
   • Install new O-ring seals and lubricate with clean engine oil.
   • Install the fuel injectors and the retaining clips onto the fuel rail.
Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Injector O-Ring Seals
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9. Install the fuel rail and injectors as an assembly and install the 4 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 9: Locating Fuel Rail And Injectors & Bolts
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10. Install the RH camshaft position (CMP) sensor and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 10: Locating RH CMP Sensor & Bolt
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NOTE: Align the bracket with the index mark made during removal.
11. Install the upper intake manifold short support bracket and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 11: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Bracket & Bolt
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NOTE: Align the bracket with the index mark made during removal.
12. If equipped, install the upper intake manifold long support bracket and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 12: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Bracket & Bolt
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13. Install the engine lifting eye and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 13: Locating Engine Lifting Eye & Bolts
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14. Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 14: Locating RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts
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15. Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 15: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Guide Lower Bolt
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16. Install 6 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Fig 16: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Studs
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CAUTION: Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.
17. Using a new gasket, install the RH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Fig 17: Installing RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts In Sequence
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18. Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
Fig 18: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Nuts
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19. Install the RH cylinder block drain plug or, if equipped, the block heater.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 19: Locating RH Cylinder Block Drain Plug
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All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

NOTE: Do not tighten the 4 catalytic converter nuts at this time.
20. Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts.
Fig 20: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
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21. Install the 2 RH catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    • Tighten the 4 catalytic converter nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 2 catalytic converter brackets to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Fig 21: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
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Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

22. Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 22: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
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All vehicles 

23. Install the LH cylinder block drain plug.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) plus an additional 180 degrees.
Fig 23: Locating LH Cylinder Block Drain Plug
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24. Using a new gasket, install the LH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts (3 shown).
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 24: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Nuts
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25. Install the 2 LH catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Fig 25: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
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26. Connect the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
Fig 26: Identifying LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
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27. Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
Fig 27: Locating Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Electrical Connector
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28. Connect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors (3 shown).
Fig 28: Locating Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
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29. Install the power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 29: Identifying Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Tube & Bracket Assembly
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30. Connect the RH CMP sensor electrical connector.
Fig 30: Locating RH Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
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31. Connect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
Fig 31: Locating RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
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32. If equipped, install the block heater wiring harness onto the engine.
    • Connect the block heater electrical connector and install the heat shield.
Fig 32: Identifying Block Heater Wiring Harness
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33. Install the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT .