Valvetrain Tightening / Loosening Specifications

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Fig 1: Valvetrain Loosening Sequence

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-- Loosen the cylinder head cover in the sequence -1 through 6-.

Fig 2: Valvetrain Tightening Sequence

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-- Replace the bolts.

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 through 6-	Install hand-tight in several stages
2.	-1 through 6-	8 Nm
3.	-1 through 6-	Turn an additional 90°.