Cylinder Head Installation

Cylinder Head Installation

1. Clean the cylinder head and the engine block surface.

2. Install a new coolant separator (A) in the engine block whenever the engine block is replaced.





3. Install a new cylinder head gasket (B) and the dowel pins (C) on the engine block. Always use a new cylinder head gasket.

4. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.






5. Set the camshaft TDC. The "UP" mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket should be at the top, and the TDC grooves (B) on the camshaft sprocket should line up with the top edge of the head.





6. Install the cylinder head on the engine block.

7. Apply new engine oil to the threads and flange of all cylinder head bolts.

8. Torque the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 lbf-ft) with a beam-type torque wrench if possible. When using a preset-click-type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly and do not overtighten. If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it, loosen the bolt and retighten it from the first step.






9. Tighten all cylinder head bolts an additional 130 °.





10. Install the cam chain Cam Chain Installation.

11. Install the cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover Installation.

12. Connect the upper radiator hose (A), the water bypass hose (B), and the heater hose (C).





13. Connect the ECT sensor 1 connector (D).

14. Install the harness holder (A).





15. Install the heater hose bracket (B) and the ground cable (C).

16. Connect the oil pressure switch connector (A) and the knock sensor connector (B).






17. Connect the CMP sensor connector (A) and the secondary HO2S connector (B).






18. Install the warm-up TWC Warm Up TWC Removal/Installation.

19. Install the four ignition coils Service and Repair.

20. Install the injectors Service and Repair.

21. Install the intake manifold/chamber assembly.

22. Install the throttle body Removal and Replacement.

23. After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.

24. Do the 12 volt battery installation procedure.

25. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.

26. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system.

27. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.

28. Inspect the idle speed Testing and Inspection.

29. Inspect the ignition timing Testing and Inspection.