Cylinder Head LH

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine from the vehicle. < refer to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly >
Remove the intake manifold. < refer to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold >
Remove the tumble generator valve assembly LH. < refer to REMOVAL , Tumble Generator Valve Assembly >
Remove the chain cover. < refer to REMOVAL , Chain Cover >
Remove the rocker cover LH. < refer to ROCKER COVER LH , REMOVAL, Rocker Cover >
Remove the cam carrier LH. < refer to CAM CARRIER LH , REMOVAL, Cam Carrier >
Remove the bolt securing the A/C compressor bracket to the cylinder head LH, and remove the A/C compressor bracket.

Fig 1: Locating A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts Of Cylinder Head LH
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the bolts holding the cylinder head LH equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence and while leaving the cylinder head bolts (1) and (4) engaged by three or four threads, remove the other cylinder head bolts.
NOTE: Leave the cylinder head bolts (1) and (4) engaged by three or four threads to prevent the cylinder head LH from falling.

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head LH Bolts Loosening Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
While tapping the cylinder head LH with a plastic hammer, separate it from cylinder block LH.
Remove the cylinder head bolts (1) and (4) to remove cylinder head LH.
Remove the cylinder head gasket LH.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder head and cylinder block.
Remove the liquid gasket from cylinder head LH and cam carrier LH.