Cylinder Head, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the spark plugs with the Spark Plug Removal Tool:3122B .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Loosening Sequence

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-- Use the Polydrive Bit Drive Socket:T10070 or Socket:T40270 to remove the cylinder head bolts in the sequence -1 to 10-.

All hoses and line connections must be loosened.

-- 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 clean cloths or with thoroughly cleaned plugs from the Engine Bung Set:VAS 6122 .