Install the lower cylinder head half

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Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Install new cylinder head gasket

Lubricate the screws.

Tighten the screws in three stages from the middle and working out according to:

1. 20 Nm

2. 60 Nm

3. 130° , use angle gauge 9512050

Install the coolant pipe with a new gasket.

Install new O-rings around the spark plug sockets.

Remove spark plugs 1 and 5.