Removal and Installation: Installation

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Before installing cylinder head gasket, apply a bead of Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent, to mating surface of cylinder block as shown.
- Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
Install the cylinder head gasket.
NOTE: When installing the cylinder head with intake manifold, use a new cylinder head gasket.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block And Front Cover For Applying Sealant
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Install cylinder head and cylinder head bolts with washers.
- Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install washers between bolts and cylinder head with washer orientation as shown.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Washer
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Tighten cylinder head bolts (1) to (10) in numerical order as shown in five steps.
1. Cylinder head bolts
  1. Step 1 : 29.4 N.m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
  2. Step 2 : 58.8 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
  3. Step 3 : 0 N.m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb) (loosen)
  4. Step 4 : 27.4 - 31.4 N.m (2.8 - 3.2 kg-m, 21 - 23 ft-lb)
  5. Step 5 : 50° - 55° (target 50°) clockwise
Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts (2 Of 2)
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CAUTION: Check and confirm the tightening angle by using angle wrench.

Fig 5: Checking Tightening Angle By Using Angle Wrench
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Tighten cylinder head auxiliary bolts (11) to (14) in numerical order shown.
1. Cylinder head auxiliary bolts : 6.28 - 8.34 N.m (0.64 - 0.85 kg-m, 56 - 73 in-lb)
- Verify shank length under bolt head. [Bolt 11:20 mm (0.79 in), bolts 12 - 14: 25 mm (0.98 in)]
Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Auxiliary Bolts
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Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.