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Tightening Torque





Cylinder Head Bolts
Stage 1: 20 Nm
Stage 2: 60 Nm
Stage 3: 130 degrees
Always use new bolts and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.

Intake manifold
Lower Section 19 Nm
Upper Section 10 Nm

Camshaft bearing housing / valve cover
Tighten to: 14 Nm

Exhaust system (turbocharger/manifold)
Tighten to: 24 Nm

VVT-module
Center screw 120 Nm
Center plug 35 Nm