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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence

Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence:






Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration with a torque wrench.






Tighten the cylinder head bolts using the torque - angle method.
Starting at top center, tighten all cylinder head bolts in sequence as shown in the illustration, using the 12 mm socket.
Cylinder head bolt: 25 Nm (18.1 ft. lbs.) + (58 - 62°) + (43 - 47°)