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1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under Technician Safety Information.
3. Drain engine coolant into an approved container.
4. Remove exhaust manifold as outlined under Exhaust Manifold.
5. Remove air plenum and intake manifold as outlined under Intake Manifold.
6. Remove timing belt as outlined under Timing Belt.

Fig. 19 Cylinder Head & Valve Replacement:

7. Remove cylinder head in numbered sequence shown in Fig. 19 using socket tool No. MD998051-01, or equivalent.
8. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

Fig. 20 Cylinder Head Gasket Identification Mark:

a. Lay cylinder head gasket on block with identification mark at front top, Fig. 20.

Fig. 21 Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence:

b. Using special socket tool, tighten cylinder head bolts to specifications in two or three steps, Fig. 21. Install cylinder head bolt washers as shown.