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

Refitting (page 2 of 2)

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Removing-refitting cylinder head (1581 16v)
10 EngineRefitting · page 2 of 2
Diagram showing the use of a torque wrench on cylinder head bolts, with part number 1852157000 visible.
Engine valve cover assembly with bolts and associated components
Diagram illustrating the tightening sequence for cylinder head bolts, numbered 1 through 10.

The following conditions must be satisfied in order to ensure polymerisation occurs:

  • keep the gasket sealed in its plastic bag;
  • take out only shortly before fitting;
  • do not oil the gasket or contaminate with oil. Ensure cylinder head and crankcase surfaces are thoroughly clean.
Diagram showing the use of a torque wrench with an angle gauge (90°) on cylinder head bolts, with part numbers 1852157000 and 1895897000 visible.
  1. 2. Then fit the cylinder head and tighten retaining screws to a torque of 2 daNm. Observe the tightening pattern shown in the figure and use too. 1852157000. Then tighten bolts to a torque of 4 daNm, following the same pattern.
  2. Use wrench 1852157000 with angle wrench 1895897000 to tighten cylinder head bolts through a further angle of 180° in two different stages(90°+ 90°), following the same tightening pattern.
  3. Fit cylinder head extensions and tighten bolts to specified torque.
Diagram showing the installation of the cylinder head cover/extensions onto the engine.

Refit parts removed previously by reversing disassembly instructions. Fit timing and auxiliary belts and tension as described in the previous paragraphs.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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