Cylinder Head - Removal

REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD

1. Perform fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Drain cooling system.
4. Remove air filter housing and inlet tube.
5. Remove upper intake manifold.
6. Remove heater tube support bracket from cylinder head.
7. Disconnect radiator upper and heater supply hoses from intake manifold water outlet connections.
8. Remove accessory drive belts.
9. Raise vehicle and remove exhaust pipe from manifold.
10. Remove power steering pump reservoir and line support bracket from lower intake manifold and set aside. Do not disconnect lines.
11. Remove ignition coil and wires from engine.
12. Disconnect cam sensor and fuel injector wiring connectors.
13. Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets.
14. Remove timing belt idler pulley and rear timing belt cover.
15. Remove cylinder head cover.
16. Remove camshafts

NOTE: Identify rocker arm position to ensure correct re-installation in original position, if reused.

17. Remove rocker arms.
18. Remove cylinder head bolts in REVERSE sequence of tightening (Figure 1).
19. Remove cylinder head from engine block.
20. Inspect and clean cylinder head.





Figure 1 Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence