Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Worn or burnt valves
- Broken valve springs
- Stuck valve lash adjusters
- Damaged piston
- Worn piston rings
- Worn or scored cylinder bore
- Damaged cylinder head gasket
- Cracked or damaged cylinder head
- Cracked or damaged engine block
NOTE:
A leakage test may be performed in order to measure cylinder/combustion chamber leakage. High leakage may indicate one or more of the following:
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front wheelhouse liner Inner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Left SIde) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right SIde, LWE, LUW) .
- Set up the crankshaft.
- Move the crankshaft in the direction of the engine rotation to the first cylinder TDC position (mark 1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Replacement .
- Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
- Detach the engine wiring harness from intake manifold, cylinder head cover and engine wiring harness bracket.
- Remove the coolant expansion tank closure cap.
- Remove the oil dipstick.
- Apply guidance marks.
- Attach 3 markings (2) as an aid to one of the camshaft adjusters, each one offset by 90° to the marking applied (1).