For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

1. Install the dowel pins - cylinder head locator, if necessary.
2. Install a new cylinder head gasket.
3. Install the cylinder head.
4. Install new cylinder head bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

5. Tighten the new cylinder head bolts in the following sequence:

5.1. | Tighten the (10) long cylinder head bolts in sequence to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

5.2. | Use J 45059 meter to tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence an additional 155 degrees.

5.3. | Tighten the (2 Short) end bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

Use J 45059 meter to tighten the short cylinder head end bolts an additional 60 degrees.

5.4. | Tighten the (1 Long) end bolt to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

Use J 45059 meter to tighten the long cylinder head end bolt an additional 120 degrees.