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System Specifications

Cylinder Head Bolts





Remove and discard the 8 cylinder head bolts.

First pass 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs).
Second pass Loosen one full turn
Third pass 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs).
Fourth pass Tighten 90°
Final pass Tighten 90°

Upper Intake Manifold Bolts 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).





Lower Intake Manifold Bolts





First pass 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs).
Final pass 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs).

Throttle Body Bolts & Stud Bolt 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).

Exhaust Manifold Bolts & Stud Bolts








Discard the bolts and stud bolts.

First pass 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).
Final pass 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs).