head gasket-head bolts torque specs

2002 HONDA CIVIC
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DFNA16
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Four cylinder front wheel drive automatic. I am doing a head gasket repair on my EX model and I wanted to know the bolt sequence on taking the head bolts off and putting them back on. I also need the torque specs on the bolts? Thanks.
Jan 26, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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Jan 26, 2010 at 3:18 PM
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Here is the torque again

Tighten the cylinder head bolts sequentially in 3 steps.

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.)

Larger view (below) of every step to do a head gasket on this car.
Sep 29, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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ROBERT HUNTER
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thanks guys, much appreciated!
Mar 5, 2023 at 9:46 AM
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Mar 5, 2023 at 9:55 AM
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Is this for Honda CRV with a 2.0?
Oct 25, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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99honda crv
Oct 25, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The specifications provided above are for a 2002 Honda Civic. Is that what you need? If not, I need you to start a new post specific to your vehicle. We do that so the threads are more helpful to others. I hope you understand.

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Oct 25, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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