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Fiat Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001)02 · 10 Engine
02 · Engine

Refitting

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Removing-refitting cylinder head (1581 16v) › Refitting
10 EngineRefitting · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing exhaust manifold attached to the side of the engine cylinder head
Diagram showing the top of the cylinder head with valve cover and extension removed, exposing rocker assembly
  1. Remove fastenings securing exhaust manifold to cylinder head, then remove manifold from retaining studs.
  2. Remove head extension.
  3. Remove head extension gaskets.
  4. Remove cylinder head retaining bolts using wrench 1852157000.

Refitting

  1. Position cylinder head gasket with the wording "ALTO" facing the operator.

The cylinder head gasket is ASTADUR type. This type of gasket is made from a special material which undergoes a process of polymerisation while the engine is running and therefore hardens considerably during use.

Diagram showing a wrench being used to remove bolts from the cylinder head
Diagram showing the cylinder head gasket positioned on the engine block

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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