51. Cylinder Head Installation

1. Install the coolant outlet pipe to the cylinder head.
2. Install the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor and housing to the rear end of the cylinder head.
3. Install the fuel injector rail to the cylinder head.





4. Install the new cylinder head gasket to the cylinder block. The gasket is marked TOP (1).
5. Install the cylinder head to the cylinder block.

Important: The cylinder head bolts must be torqued in 2 stages, loosened, and then retorqued in 3 stages in order to ensure against compression and coolant leaks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





6. Install the cylinder head bolts.
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10) in the sequence shown to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
7. Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10)
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10) in the sequence shown to 84 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).





8. Loosen the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown to 0 torque.





9. Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10).
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10) in the sequence shown to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
10. Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10).
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10) in the sequence shown to 84 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).
11. Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10).
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-10) in the sequence shown to 105 Nm (76 ft. lbs.) as shown.
12. Tighten the M 6 cylinder head bolt (11).
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolt (11) to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.) as shown.