Cylinder Head Bank 1 (Right), Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge :10-222A
Engine Crane Adapter - Bracket :T10013
Threaded pin of Engine Support Bracket :T10338
Engine Support - Basic Set :T40091
Engine Support - Supplement Kit :T40093A with Engine Support Brackets :T40093/7 , and :T40093/8
Commercially available XZN M12 socket, minimum 75 mm long
Sealant.

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts information prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Bolts - Cylinder Head to Cylinder Block
O-ring - Front Coolant Pipe to Cylinder Head
Cylinder Head Gasket - Cylinder Head to Cylinder Block

-- Remove the lock carrier. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

-- Remove the right turbocharger. Refer to TURBOCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the right camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove the Cylinder Head Coolant Valve -N489- -arrow- from the bracket and push it forward.

-- Bring the impact member into the installation position and secure it. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

-- Position the :10-222A on the left and right suspension strut towers as illustrated.

-- Mount the assembly appliance as illustrated.

-- Tighten the :T10013 with the threaded pin -1- of the :T10338 in the left front threaded hole in the cylinder block as shown in the illustration.

-- Engage the carabiner hook of the :10-222A/11 on the :T10013 and pretension the engine slightly.

-- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR .

-- Remove the right engine mount. Refer to RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nut -2- and free up the ground wire.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right engine support -1-.

-- Disconnect the vacuum hoses -arrows-.

-- Remove the -N316- -1- from the bracket and free up the wires at the right intake manifold -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- for the -G247-.

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the -G336-.

-- Move the noise insulation -1- to the side.

-- Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- from the fuel injectors.

-- Remove the :T40071 .

NOTE:

The procedure is illustrated with the camshaft installed.

-- 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.