Cylinder Head LH: Removal

ALL VEHICLES 

1. Disconnect both battery ground cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
2. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
3. Remove the parking lamps and the headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
4. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .

   VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING 

5. Remove the A/C condenser. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .

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6. Remove the radiator grille, radiator grille opening panel and the upper radiator support. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
7. Remove the turbocharger compressor manifold.
8. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .

   E-250 - E-450 

9. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose

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NOTE: E-250 - E-450 shown, E-550 similar Disconnect the power steering hoses.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Hoses
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10. VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING 
11. Disconnect the air conditioning manifold hoses.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Conditioning Manifold Hoses

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12. Disconnect the A/C electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting A/C Electrical Connector

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13. Remove the A/C compressor or idler pulley mounting bracket retaining bolts and the mounting bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing A/C Compressor Or Idler Pulley Mounting Bracket Retaining Bolts

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14. Using the special tool, remove the high pressure oil hose.
    Fig 6: Removing High Pressure Oil Hose

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15. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector

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16. Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH .
17. Remove the rocker arms and push rods. For additional information, refer to ROCKER ARM COVER, ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD .
18. Remove the fuel injectors. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
19. Remove the inboard fuel injector hold-down bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Inboard Fuel Injector Hold-Down Bolts

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20. Disconnect the fuel supply tube.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Fuel Supply Tube

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21. Remove the 18 cylinder head bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing Cylinder Head Bolts

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22. Install the special tools.
    1. Position the special tool on the cylinder head.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Install the special tool.
    Fig 11: Installing Special Tool On Cylinder Head

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23. Remove the nuts and bolts from the exhaust manifold and the exhaust adapter pipe.
    Fig 12: Removing Nuts And Bolts From Exhaust Manifold And Exhaust Adapter Pipe

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24. With an assistant, lift the cylinder head and remove it from the vehicle.
    Fig 13: Removing Cylinder Head From Vehicle

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25. Clean and inspect the cylinder head mating surfaces.