Cylinder Head - LH

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Cylinder Head - LH
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Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent
WSS-M2C930-A
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

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  1. Install a new gasket, the LH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 5 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Tighten 90 degrees.
    • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
    • Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
  2. Fig 1: Installing LH Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence
    GF0029307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  4. Fig 2: Identifying M6 Bolt
    GF0029260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
RENDER: 1.0x

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