Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install a new cylinder head gasket.
Install the cylinder head. Follow the steps below to tighten the bolts in the numerical order shown.
CAUTION:
- If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their diameters before installation. Follow the "Cylinder Head Bolts Diameter" procedure.
1. Apply engine oil to threads and seating surface of the bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Measure the tightening angle using Tool.
  CAUTION: Measure the tightening angle using Tool. Do not measure visually.
  
  Step a: 44.1 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
  
  Step b: 70° clockwise
  
  Step c: Loosen in the reverse order of tightening
  
  Step d: 44.1 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
  
  Step e: 60° clockwise
  
  Step f: 60° clockwise
  
  Tool number: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Fig 2: Measuring Angle Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.