Tightening Torques and Sequences
Cylinder HeadTighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 lbf-ft).
After torquing, tighten all cylinder head bolts in two steps 90 ° per step
If you are using a new cylinder head bolt, tighten the bolt an extra 90 °.
Head Bolt Reuse/Replace
If either diameter is less than 10.6 mm (0.42 in.), replace the cylinder head bolt.
Intake Manifold
Torque the bolts/nuts in a crisscross pattern in three steps, beginning with the inner bolt.
Camshaft Bearing Cap
Tighten the bolts in the specified sequence.
NOTE: If the engine does not have bolt 21, skip it and continue the tighten sequence.
Camshaft Pulley/Gear
VTC Actuator Mounting Bolt: 113 N-m (11.5 kgf-m, 85 lbf-ft)
Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Mounting Bolt: 72 N-m (7.3 kgf-m, 53 lbf-ft)
Exhaust Manifold
Torque the bolts/nuts in a crisscross pattern in two or three steps, beginning with the inner bolt.
