Right Cylinder Head, Removing: Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts Removal/Tightening Sequence

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

-- Remove the right 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 .

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

-- Disconnect the connectors:

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors

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2 - On the Camshaft Position Sensor 4 -G301-

3 - On the right high pressure pump

4 - On the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-

-- Remove the bolt -1-, free up the wiring harness and move it to the side.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the right chain tensioner.

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connectors -Arrows- On Fuel Injectors

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-- Remove the high pressure lines -1 and 2- from the connection on the fuel rail.

-- Remove high pressure line -3- from connector on fuel rail by counterholding at hex head with an open end wrench and loosening union nut.

-- Remove the sealing plug -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Bolt

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Loosen the cylinder head bolts in the sequence -1 to 10-.

-- Remove the bolts and the cylinder head carefully.

-- Lay the cylinder head on a soft surface, such as foam.

Fig 6: Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence

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