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What is the head gasket bolt tightening sequence?

Ford 2.3L Ecoboost

1. Tighten bolts 2, 6, 10 1/4 turns.

2. Tighten bolts 1, 5, 9, 13 1/4 turns.

3. Tighten all bolts another 1/4 turns except 3, 4, 7, 8.

4. Tighten bolts 15, 11, 17 1/4 turn.

5. Tighten all bolts 15, 11, 17 another 1/4 turn except 14.

6. Tighten bolts 3, 4, 7, 8 1/4 turn.

7. Tighten bolts 12, 16 1/4 turn.

8. Tighten all bolts 12, 16 another 1/4 turn except 14.

9. Tighten bolt 14 90 degrees

10. Tighten all bolts 90 degrees.

11. Tighten bolts 3, 4, 7, 8 90 degrees.

Mazda 2.5l Skyactiv-G

1. Tighten all bolt to 22lb ft.

2. Tighten bolts 1, 5, 10, 15 90 degrees.

3. Tighten bolts 2, 4, 6-9, 11-14, 16 90 degrees.

Toyota 2.5l 2AR-FE

1. Tighten all bolts to 33 lb.ft.

2. Tighten bolts 10-12, 16, 1 90 degrees.

3. Tighten bolts 2, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 3-5 90 degrees.

4. Tighten bolts 8, 9 90 degrees.

5. Tighten all bolts 90 degrees.