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Left Cylinder Head





REMOVAL - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD





1. Remove the oil fill cap (1).
2. Remove the engine cover (2).





3. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
4. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).





5. Remove the cowl cover panel (2) Cowl Panel Cover - Removal.
6. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
7. Remove the air cleaner and resonator assembly Air Cleaner Body - Removal.




Right side shown, left side similar.
8. Remove the cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.





9. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.






NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the hoses from the power steering pump, for power steering pump removal.

10. Remove the power steering pump (1) and position aside Power Steering Pump - Removal.




Right side shown, left side similar.

NOTE: The rocker arms and push rods must be installed in their original location as removed.

11. Remove the rocker arms and push rods. Note their location to ensure installation in their original locations as removed Valve Rocker Arm - Removal.




Right side shown, left side similar.
12. Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head bolts.
13. Remove the cylinder head and discard the cylinder head gasket.