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Tightening Torque






Tightening torque

Center bolt, exhaust camshaft
Stage 1: 75 Nm
Stage 2: 90 degree

Center bolt, intake camshaft 110 Nm





Cylinder head bolts
Stage 1: 45 Nm
Stage 2: 45 Nm
Stage 3: 90 degree
Stage 4: 180 degree

Sockets, cylinder bolt 10 Nm

VVT unit, center screw 30 Nm




Camshaft Cover Screws (1-9) Full contact
Tighten the camshaft cover crosswise, a few turns at a time, towards the cylinder head.




Camshaft Cover Screws (1-27) 17 Nm




Camshaft Cover Screws (28-60) 17 Nm

Exhaust Manifold Bolts (M8) 24 Nm

Intake Manifold Bolts (M7) 17 Nm