What is the sequence for removing and installing cylinder head bolts?
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Cylinder head bolt removal and installation sequence: 1. Remove the bolts in two to three stages from both sides to the center of the cylinder head in a crisscross symmetrical order; 2. Use a torque wrench or special socket to loosen each cylinder head bolt in a crisscross symmetrical order from both sides to the center; 3. Continue using the torque wrench or special socket to unscrew the bolts from the cylinder head in the same order; 4. Remove the cylinder head and bolts, place them in a designated location, and arrange them in order; 5. Before installation, clean the cylinder block, cylinder bore, and cylinder head surface with a clean towel; 6. Install a new cylinder head gasket, apply a layer of sealant on the gasket, and align the gasket with the threaded holes on the cylinder block; 7. Lubricate and install new cylinder head bolts; 8. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three to four stages from the center to both sides in a crisscross pattern according to the specified torque.