Cylinder Head

2009 Toyota Yaris L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)SECTION Cylinder Head
CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY





Using several steps, install and tighten the 10 cylinder head bolts and plate washers uniformly with an 8 mm bi-hexagon wrench in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf)
Mark the front of the cylinder head bolt with paint.





Retighten the cylinder head bolts by 90° and then an additional 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check that the paint mark is now at a 180° angle from the front
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.