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System Specifications






















Cylinder Head Bolts





Always replace the cylinder head bolts
First pass 20 Nm
Second pass 60 Nm
Final pass Tighten 130°

Cylinder Head Inspection





Front-rear 0.50 mm
Lateral 0.20 mm
Cylinder head height 129.00 ± 0.05 mm
Maximum machining 0.30 mm

Intake Manifold Fasteners 19 Nm

Camshaft Cover Screws





First pass: Install camshaft cover
Second pass: Install press tools 999 5454
Third pass: Tighten camshaft cover screws alternately, keeping it parallel to cylinder head using press tools
Final pass: Install all screws and tighten from middle and outwards

Timing Gear Pulley
Camshafts Without Variable Valve Timing 20 Nm
Camshafts With Variable Valve Timing 10 Nm

Variable Valve Timing
Center screw 120 Nm
Center plug 35 Nm

Exhaust Manifold
For exhaust manifold and turbocharger tightening torques, see: Specifications Tightening Torque.