Installing The Cylinder Head

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Fig 1: Cylinder Head Screws Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install a new cylinder head gasket.

Install the cylinder head. Use new screws.

Lubricate and install all the screws.

Tighten the screws in the order illustrated.

Tighten the screws in the following order.

1. 20 Nm .

2. 60 Nm .

3. Angle tighten 130° . Use a bevel protractor 9512050 .