Removal
Cylinder HeadSpecial Tool(s) (Part 1):
Special Tool(s) (Part 2):
Material:
Removal
Both sides
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
3. Remove the intake manifold.
4. Remove the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
5. Remove the roller followers.
6. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the drive belt.
7. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
8. NOTE: The coolant bypass hose will be removed with the thermostat housing.
Move the coolant bypass hose clamp off the coolant pump outlet.
9. Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing and coolant bypass hose.
10. Remove the bolts and the fuel rail.
11. Remove the nut and position the A/C hose bracket aside.
12. NOTE: The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block. This positions the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).
RH side
13. Disconnect the generator electrical connections and the pushpin.
14. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
15. Remove the generator mounting bracket assembly.
16. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
17. Detach the wiring harness anchors and position the wiring harness aside.
^ Remove and discard the anchors.
18. Remove the RH fenderwell splash shield.
19. Remove the RH hydraulic chain tensioner.
20. Remove the RH exhaust manifold.
21. Remove bolt and the position the bracket aside.
22. Install the special tools.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).
23. Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, remove the RH camshaft bolt.
24. Remove the RH side cassette bolt.
25. CAUTION: Remove the camshaft sprocket from the timing chain to gain clearance to remove the cylinder head.
NOTE: Hold the timing chain and cassette with a rubber band to aid in removal and to prevent the timing chain from falling into the cylinder block.
Remove the RH camshaft sprocket from the timing chain. Install a rubber band around the cassette and the timing chain.
LH side
26. Remove the bolt and position the wiring harness retainer aside.
27. Remove the bolts and position the accessory bracket aside.
28. Remove the bolt and detach the wiring harness from the LH cylinder head.
29. Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
30. CAUTION: It is important to twist the spark plug wire boots while pulling upward to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wire.
NOTE: Spark plug wires must be connected to the correct spark plug. Mark the spark plug locations before removing them.
Disconnect the LH spark plug wires from the LH spark plugs and remove the ignition coil.
31. Remove the RH exhaust manifold.
32. Remove the bolt and the ground strap.
33. Remove the LH side hydraulic chain tensioner.
34. Install the special tools.
^ Tighten the top clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).
35. Remove the LH side camshaft sprocket bolt.
36. Remove the LH side cassette bolt.
37. CAUTION: Remove the camshaft sprocket from the timing chain to gain clearance to remove the cylinder head.
NOTE: Hold the timing chain and cassette with a rubber band to aid in removal and to prevent the timing chain from falling into the cylinder block.
Remove the LH camshaft sprocket from the timing chain. Install a rubber band around the cassette and the timing chain.
Both sides
38. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the timing chain cassette, an assistant will be required to help lift the cylinder head from the vehicle.
NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
Remove the cylinder heads.
^ Remove the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown. Discard all bolts.
^ Remove and discard the head gasket.
