Overview - Cylinder Head: Notes

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NOTE:

The cylinder head for cylinder bank 2 (left) is shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Exploded View

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Cylinder Head Seal
- Replacing. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Installed position: the part number faces the cylinder head
- Change the coolant and engine oil after replacing
Cylinder Head
- Removing and installing. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Check for distortion.
- Reworking dimension.
- Change the coolant and engine oil after replacing
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Follow the sequence when loosening. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD BANK 1 (RIGHT), REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Tightening specification and sequence. .
Seal
- For the cylinder head cover
- Replace if damaged or leaking
Cylinder Head Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Cap
Seal
- Replace if damaged or leaking
Bolt
- Replace if the seal is damaged
- Tightening specifications and sequence:
  - Refer to Figure
  - Refer to Figure
Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence. .