Installing Cylinder Head - Right Cylinder Bank

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Installation is performed in reverse order. Pay particular attention to the following:

Fig 1: Cylinder Head On Right Cylinder Bank Screws Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tightening sequence for cylinder head on right cylinder bank
1. 1.1 The cylinder-head gasket must be replaced following removal.
2. 1.2 The cylinder-head screws must be replaced following removal.
3. 1.3 All sealing faces must be clean and free of grease.
4. 1.4 Screw in cylinder-head screws as far as they will go by hand and tighten according to the specified tightening sequence.
  1. 1.4.1 Tighten screws on the cylinder head -1 to 8- .
    > Initial tightening 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
  2. 1.4.2 Tighten screws on the cylinder head -1 to 8- .
    > Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
  3. 1.4.3 Tighten screws on the cylinder head -1 to 8- .
    > Torque angle + 90°
  4. 1.4.4 Tighten screws on the cylinder head -1 to 8- .
    > Final tightening + 90°
  5. 1.4.5 Tighten screw on the cylinder head -9- .
    > Initial tightening 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
  6. 1.4.6 Tighten screw on the cylinder head -10- .
    > Initial tightening 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
  7. 1.4.7 Tighten screw on the cylinder head -9- .
    > Torque angle + 90°
  8. 1.4.8 Tighten screw on the cylinder head -10- .
    > Torque angle + 90°
5. 1.5 Replace and tighten bearing pin on guide rail for right cylinder head.
  > Initial tightening 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
  
  > Torque angle + 45°
6. 1.6 Tighten screws on holder for coolant line for additional coolant pump.
  > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)
7. 1.7 Tighten screw on coolant flange for additional coolant pump.
  > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)
8. 1.8 Tighten screw for side coolant pipe.
  > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)
9. 1.9 Tighten screw for front coolant pipe.
  > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)