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For 1990-2009 cars only

The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight or indicate important product changes from the previous model year.

Changes may include one or more of the following items:

    • A component comparison from the previous year
    • Fastener changes
    • Torque values and/or fastener tightening strategies
    • Changed engine specifications
    • New sealants and/or adhesives
    • Disassembly and assembly procedure revisions
    • Engine mechanical diagnostic procedure revisions
    • New special tools required

Component Comparison

Secondary air has been deleted.

Fastener Changes

No fastener changes for 2004.

Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies

Lower intake manifold strategy is now:

    • Center bolts:
       - First Pass 7 N·m (62 lb in)
       - Final Pass 13 N·m (115 lb in)
    • Corner bolts:
       - First Pass 13 N·m (115 lb in)
       - Final Pass 25 N·m (18 lb ft)

Changed Engine Specifications

A new Engine Mechanical Specifications chart has been implemented into the 2004 service manual.

New Sealants and/or Adhesives

Engine sealers have been revised.

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions

No Revisions for 2004.

Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions

No Revisions for 2004.

New Special Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter has been applied to 2004 books.