Removal (Precis)
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove air cleaner. Drain coolant. Remove upper radiator hose. Remove distributor and spark plug wires. Remove intake and exhaust manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLD and EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
- Remove fan, spacer, water pump pulley, and upper timing belt cover. Align timing marks. Loosen timing belt tensioner. Move belt tensioner toward water pump. Temporarily tighten tensioner bolt.CAUTION: Ensure timing belt does not come off of crankshaft sprocket. DO NOT rotate engine with timing belt disengaged from camshaft. See TIMING BELT .
- Mark location of timing belt on camshaft sprocket for installation reference. Remove timing belt from camshaft sprocket.
- Remove rocker cover. Using Wrench (09221-11000), loosen head bolts in proper sequence. See Figure. Remove cylinder head.