Q45 V8-4494cc 4.5L DOHC (VH45) (1992)
21. Set No.1 piston at T.D.C. on its compression stroke.
Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
22. Tighten cylinder head bolts.
Tightening procedure:
a) Tighten bolts to 29 Nm (3.0 kg/m, 22 ft/lb).
b) Tighten bolts to 93 Nm (9.5 kg/m, 69 ft/lb).
c) Loosen bolts completely.
d) Tighten bolts to 25 to 34 Nm (2.5 to 3.5 kg/m, 18 to 25 ft/lb).
e) Turn bolts 90 to 95 degrees clockwise or if angle wrench is not available, tighten bolts to 93 to 98 Nm (9.5 to 10.0 kg/m, 69 to 72 ft/lb).
23. Install rubber plugs as follows:
a) Apply liquid gasket to rubber plugs.
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Before applying liquid gasket, clean mating surface of oily stains and make sure that mating surface is free from dirt and dust particles.
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Rubber plugs should be installed within 5 minutes of applying liquid gasket.
b) Install rubber plugs, then move them with your fingers to uniformly spread the gasket on cylinder head surface.