Cylinder Head: Removal

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Remove lower intake manifold. See LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove valve cover(s). Remove drive belt. On Van, remove ignition coil. On all models, remove air cleaner duct. Disconnect exhaust pipe(s) from manifold(s).
To remove left cylinder head, remove A/C compressor (if equipped) and power steering bracket. Remove oil dipstick tube and speed control bracket (if equipped).
To remove right cylinder head, remove generator and air pump mounting bracket complete with accessories. Swing generator down and position aside.
To remove either cylinder head, loosen rocker arm bolts. Mark push rods for installation reference and remove. Disconnect air injection supply hoses at check valves, and plug check valve.
Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Fig 1. Remove cylinder head and gasket.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.