Head Bolt tighten specs needed?

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JERRY CULWELL
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
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  • 4 CYL
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What does the head bolts torq down to and sequence.
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 AT 8:06 AM

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KEN L
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Hello Jerry,

Here is the cylinder head bolt tightening torque specs and the tightening sequence as well.

1st step torque: 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-cm, 14 ft. Lbs.)
2nd step torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-cm, 36 ft. Lbs.)
3rd step torque: 67 Nm (6.8 kgf-cm, 49 ft. Lbs.)

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Sunday, August 17th, 2025 AT 12:35 PM

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