Clean the gasket surfaces

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Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket Surface

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Clean:

exhaust connections on manifold/cylinder head.
engine block's gasket face.
coolant pipe's gasket face.
gasket face between the cylinder head's top and bottom half.

NOTE: Use a soft putty knife and gasket solvent, if needed, part no.: 116 1440 . A metal scraper may not be used. A fume hood or extractor must be used when using gasket solvent. The surfaces must be completely clean .