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Cylinder Head

Tighten the new RH cylinder head bolts in 5 stages in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Stage 5: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.





Tighten the new LH cylinder head bolts in 5 stages in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Stage 5: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.