Tightening Torques
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TIGHTENING TORQUES - CYLINDER HEAD COVERS, AS OF MY 2003
| Location | Thread | Tightening torque Nm (ft.lb.) |
|---|---|---|
| Hexagon-head bolt for cylinder head cover | M6 x 30 (10.9) | 13 (9.5) |
| Hexagon-head bolt for oil extraction pump (micro-encapsulated) | M6 x 20 (10.9) | 13 (9.5) |
| Pan-head screws for hydraulic valve holder and cover (hexagon socket a/f 5) | M6 x 20 | 10 (7.5) |
| Pan-head screws for ignition coils (hexagon socket a/f 5) | M6 x 25 | 10 (7.5) |
| Hexagon-head bolt for plastic cover | M6 | 10 (7.5) |
| Hexagon-head bolt for servo line holder | M6 | 10 (7.5) |
| Hexagon-head bolt on exhaust manifold | M8 x 28 | 23 (17) |
| Hexagon-head bolts and hexagon nuts on catalytic converter flange | M8 | 23 (17) |
| Hexagon-head bolt for oxygen sensor cable plug holder | M6 | 10 (7.5) |
| Hexagon nut plastic strut | M6 | 10 (7.5) |
| Oil drainage plug | M18 x 1.5 | 50 (37) |
| Wheel bolts | M14 x 1.5 | 130 (96) |