Left Cylinder Head, Removing: Procedure

-- Remove the left timing chain cover. Refer to LEFT TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left camshaft timing chain from the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts Removal/Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the left cylinder head cover. Refer to LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors:

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors

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-- Remove the bolt -5- and move the wiring harness to the side.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the left chain tensioner.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts For Left Chain Tensioner And Left Camshaft Timing Chain

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-- Disconnect the connectors -arrows- on the fuel injectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors At Fuel Injectors & Removing High Pressure Lines From Connector On Fuel Rail

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-- Remove the high pressure line -2- from the connection on the fuel rail.

-- Remove the high pressure line -1- from connection on the fuel rail by counterholding at hex head with an open end wrench and loosening union nut.

NOTE:

Do Not Change The Bend Shape Of The High Pressure Lines.

-- Remove the sealing plug -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Bolt

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 6: Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence

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