Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1469

Fig. 89: Identifying RH Bank Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
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CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL NOTE
1. Loosen the cylinder head bolts in several passes in the order shown.
Fig. 90: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence (Engine Front Side)
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CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION NOTE
NOTE:
The cylinder head bolts must be replaced with new bolts. The bolts are
torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the order in 6 steps in the order shown in the figure.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
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