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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Scribe hood hinge position and remove hood. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system and crankcase. Remove throttle body inlet tubes. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment (if equipped). Remove the A/C compressor and condenser (if equipped).
  2. Disconnect heater hoses from water pump and thermostat housing. Release pressure from fuel system. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
    NOTE: Fan clutch/water pump hub has right-hand thread (counterclockwise to loosen).
  3. Using Spring Lock Coupling Remover (T81P-19623-G1 for 3/8" line or T81P-19623-G2 for 1/2" line), disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See Figure. DO NOT bend fuel rail. Remove radiator and shroud. Using Fan Clutch Pulley Holder (T84T-6312-C) and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench (T93T-6312-B), remove fan and clutch assembly.
  4. Remove water pump pulley and accessory drive belt. Disconnect accelerator cable and return spring from throttle body. Disconnect power brake vacuum line from intake manifold (if equipped). Disconnect transmission kickdown cable from throttle body (if equipped).
  5. Disconnect exhaust pipes from exhaust manifolds. Disconnect body ground strap and negative battery cable from engine. Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness and engine wiring harness from all electrical components on engine.
  6. Leaving wiring attached, remove generator and set aside. Remove air pump and generator/air pump bracket. Remove power steering pump with hoses attached and set aside. Remove power steering pump and A/C compressor bracket.
  7. Remove coil bracket and set aside. Remove rocker arm cover. Loosen rocker arm bolts, and rotate rocker arms aside. Mark push rods for installation reference and remove. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs.
  8. Remove cylinder head bolts. Lift cylinder head and manifold assemblies from engine using appropriate lifting device. DO NOT pry between cylinder head and block, as machined surfaces may be damaged.
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