Cylinder head, removing

Engine in vehicle

NOTE:

Secure all hose connections with the correct hose clips (same as original equipment).
All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing must be replaced in the same position when installing.

Obtain radio anti-theft code on vehicles with coded radio.
With ignition switched off disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Draining cooling system. Refer to Draining
Remove intake manifold. Refer to Intake manifold, removing and installing .

Disconnect coolant pipe from thermostat housing only. Refer to Coolant line, removing and installing .
Remove front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front exhaust pipe, removing and installing .
Unbolt coolant pipe flange from cylinder head (left) and place it to one side.
Disconnect connectors on ignition coils.

Unclip/release all pipes and hoses on the cylinder head and move clear.

Fig 1: Removing Turbocharger From Exhaust Manifold

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Unbolt turbocharger from exhaust manifold.
Remove bolts of heat shield on back side of cylinder head.
Remove ribbed belt and tensioning element. Refer to Ribbed belt, removing and installing .
Remove toothed belt guard (upper). Refer to Toothed belt, removing and installing .

Fig 2: Setting Crankshaft To Markings For TDC Of No. 1 Cylinder

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Set crankshaft to markings for TDC of No. 1 cylinder (arrows) by turning central bolt on crankshaft sprocket in direction of rotation.

Fig 3: Detaching Coolant Expansion Tank And Power Steering Reservoir

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Remove bolts (left-hand arrows) and remove coolant expansion tank together with hoses.
Remove bolt (right-hand arrow) and remove power steering reservoir. Do not disconnect the hoses.

Fig 4: Screwing Stud Into Toothed Belt Tensioning Element & Hex Nut Onto Stud Using Large Washer

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Screw M5x55 stud -1- into toothed belt tensioning element. Screw hexagonal nut -2- onto stud -1- using a large washer -3-.
Tension pressure piston of tensioning element only until it can be secured with a locking pin (e.g. from lifting appliance 2024 A) (arrow).

NOTE: If it is not possible to insert the locking pin, carefully tension the pressure piston of the tensioning element just enough to allow the toothed belt to be removed.

Take toothed belt off camshaft sprocket.
Unbolt ignition coils.
Remove cylinder head cover. Refer to Cylinder head, removing and installing .

Fig 5: Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence

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Maintain sequence when loosening and tightening cylinder head bolts.
Remove cylinder head.