Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install oil filter (for VVEL ladder assembly) (1) in the direction shown in the figure, if removed.

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- Check that the oil filter does not protrude from the upper surface of cylinder block (2) after installation.

Install engine coolant temperature sensor 1 and tighten to the specified torque.

Engine coolant temperature sensor 1

: 24.5 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

Install new cylinder head gaskets.
CAUTION: Do not reuse gaskets.

Install cylinder head as per the following:

CAUTION:

If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diameters before installation. Refer to Inspection .
Before installing cylinder head, inspect cylinder head distortion. Refer to Inspection .

Tighten cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown to the specified torque.
NOTE: Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of cylinder head bolts.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

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(A)	: Bank 2
(B)	: Bank 1
	: Engine front

Step 1	: Tighten 40.0 N.m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)
Step 2	: Tighten 75 deg.
Step 3	: Loosen 0 N.m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
Step 4	: Tighten 40.0 N.m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)
Step 5	: Tighten 90 deg.
Step 6	: Tighten 90 deg.

CAUTION: Check the tightening angle using Tool (A). Do not make judgment by visual inspection.

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Check tightening angle indicated on the angle wrench indicator plate.

Tool number (A)

: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)

Install valve lifter.
- Install it in the original position.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.