Cylinder Head, Removing And Installing: Removing

• During Installation, All Cable Ties Must Be Installed At The Same Location.
• Close The Open Channels From The Intake And Exhaust Tract With Suitable Plugs For Example From The :VAS6122  .

Preliminary Work May Be Required Depending On The Model. Refer To CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Coolant Hose Version 1: 

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-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the coolant hoses.

Coolant Hose Version 2: 

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-- Open the clamps -arrows- and remove the rear coolant hoses.

Coolant Hose Version 3: 

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-- Lift the clips -arrows-, loosen the clamp -2- and remove the rear coolant hoses.

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

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-- Disconnect The Fuel Line -2-. Refer To CONNECTOR COUPLINGS .

-- Loosen the clamp -1- and disconnect the hose from the EVAP canister.

NOTE:

Lay A Cloth Below The Coolant Pipe To Catch Escaping Coolant.

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Depending On The Engine Installed, There Are Different Installation Positions.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and move the front coolant pipe upward.

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow left- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Remove the nut -1- and bolt -2- and remove the support for the intake manifold.

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-- Remove The Bolts -3-. (Only One Bolt Depending On The Version)

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-- Remove The Banjo Bolts -1 And 2- And Move The Line To The Side.

-- Disconnect The Connectors -1 And 2- On The Oil Pressure Switch -F22- And Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378-.

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-- Loosen The Hose Clamp -Arrow-, Remove The Air Duct Hose And Pivot It To The Side.

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-- Disconnect The Connectors -1 And 2- And Free Up The Wire.

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-- Disconnect The Connector From The Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266- -arrow- And Free Up The Wire.

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-- Loosen the bolts -1- from above.

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-- Remove the bolt -2- from below.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the oil return line.

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-- Remove the spark plugs with the :3122B  .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Loosening Sequence For Cylinder Head Bolts

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-- Remove the cylinder head bolts using the :T10070  or :T40270  in the sequence -1 through 10-.

• Make Sure All Wires And Cables Are Disconnected.
• Pay Attention To The Tension And Glide Tracks When Lifting The Cylinder Head.

-- Remove The Cylinder Head.

-- Lay The Cylinder Head On A Soft Surface, Such As Foam.

-- Seal The Open Channels Of The Intake And Exhaust Tract With A Clean Cloth Or With Completely Clean Plugs From The :VAS6122  .