Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install a new cylinder head gasket.
Follow the steps below to tighten the cylinder head bolts in the numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:
- If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diameters before installation. Refer to Outer Diameter of Cylinder Head Bolts .
  
  Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Sequence
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- In step "c", loosen bolts in the order shown in the figure. See Figure.
1. Apply new engine oil to the threads and the seating surfaces of mounting bolts.
2. Tighten all bolts to 98.1 N.m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb).
3. Completely loosen all bolts as shown in the figure.
4. Retighten all bolts to 34.3 - 44.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.4 kg-m, 26 - 32 ft-lb).
5. Turn all bolts 75° - 80° degrees (target: 75° degrees) clockwise again.
6. Turn all bolts 75° to 80° degrees (target: 75° degrees) clockwise again.
  CAUTION: Check and confirm the tightening angle by using angle wrench or protractor. Avoid judgment by visual inspection without the tool.
  
  Fig 2: View Of Angle Torquing Cylinder Head Bolts
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.