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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 Regal 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.0L 🢒 Cylinder Head Installation

Cylinder Head Installation LDK

Special Tools

EN-45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 2074558 Size: SH

    Note: Do not use any sealing material.

  1. Install the cylinder head gasket (2) to the block.
  2. Install the cylinder head (1). Ensure the number 1 cylinder is at top dead center (TDC). The key on the crankshaft should be on top in the 12 o'clock position.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 412510 Size: SH

    Note: Always use NEW cylinder head bolts.

  3. Install NEW cylinder head bolts.
    4. 3.1. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
    3.2. Tighten the bolts an additional 155 degrees in sequence using the EN-45059 angle meter .

    Object Number: 2146376 Size: SH
  4. Install the front cylinder head bolts (1) and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

Cylinder Head Installation LTD

Special Tools

EN-45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 2148512 Size: SH

    Note: Do not use any sealing material.

  1. Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
  2. Install the cylinder head (1).

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 412510 Size: SH

    Note: Always use new cylinder head bolts.

  3. Install and tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.
    4. • Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
    • Using the EN-45059 meter , tighten the bolts an additional 155 degrees in sequence.

    Object Number: 2146376 Size: SH
  4. Install the front cylinder head bolts (1) and tighten to 35 N·m  (26 lb ft).