Cylinder Head: Removal and Installation: Installation

Install new cylinder head gasket.
Install cylinder head following the steps below to tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order as shown.

Fig 1: Tightening Order Of Cylinder Head Bolts
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CAUTION: If cylinder head bolts re-used, check their outer diameters before installation. Follow the "Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter" procedure.

NOTE: Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surfaces of mounting bolts.
- Measure the tightening angle using Tool.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Tightening Angle Using Tool
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Tool number: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)

Step a : 98.1N.m (10.0 kg-m, 73 ft-lb)

Step b : Loosen to 0 N.m in the reverse order of tightening.

Step c : 39.2 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)

Step d : 75° clockwise

Step e : 75° clockwise
Installation of the remaining parts is in reverse order of removal.