Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install a new cylinder head gasket.
Follow the steps below to tighten the cylinder head bolts using Tool, in the numerical order as shown in the figure below.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Apply new engine oil to the threads and the seating surfaces of bolts.
  CAUTION:
  - If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diameters before installation. Follow the "Outer Diameter of Cylinder Head Bolts" procedure.
  - Check and confirm the tightening angle by using angle wrench or protractor. Avoid judgment by visual inspection without the tool.
  Step a : 98.1 N.m (10 kg-m, 37 ft-lb)
  
  Step c : Loosen to 0 N.m in the reverse order of tightening.
  
  Step d : 39.2 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
  
  Step e : 75° clockwise
  
  Step f : 75° clockwise
  
  Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.