Installing The Cylinder Head

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Screws Tightening Sequence

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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 bevel protractor 9512050 .

If the cylinder head has been replaced or machined: 

Install: 

• coolant outlet pipe.
• new  gasket with the two center screws in the lower row.
• the lower part of the intake manifold. See Installing the intake manifold, lower section .