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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to VALVE TAPPETS .
  4. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
  5. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    Fig 1: Removing Generator
    G03430276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose
    G03430277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Knock Sensor (KS) Electrical Connector
    G03430278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03430279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Detach the fuel charging wiring harness.
    Fig 5: Detaching Fuel Charging Wiring Harness
    G03430280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt from the accelerator cable support bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolt From Accelerator Cable Support Bracket
    G03430281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolt from the generator mounting bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolt From Generator Mounting Bracket
    G03430282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Retainer From Intake Manifold
    G03430283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the ignition coil and the radio interference suppressor electrical connectors.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Ignition Coil
    G03430284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolt from the power steering pressure hose support bracket.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolt From Power Steering Pressure Hose Support Bracket
    G03430285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the thermostat housing aside.
    • Disconnect the electrical harness retainer.
    • Remove the bolts.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Retainer
    G03430286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolt & Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G03430287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel lines.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Fuel Lines
    G03430288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the power steering bracket retainers and position aside.
    Fig 14: Removing Power Steering Bracket Retainers
    G03430289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Raise the vehicle.
  20. Install the engine mount lower bracket.
    Fig 15: Installing Engine Mount Lower Bracket
    G03430290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Install the studs.
    Fig 16: Installing Studs
    G03430291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the engine mount upper bracket.
    Fig 17: Installing Engine Mount Upper Bracket
    G03430292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 18: Removing Special Tool
    G03430293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. CAUTION: The bolts are torque-to-yield, new bolts must be installed or engine damage can occur.
    Fig 19: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Removal Sequence
    G03430294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown and remove the cylinder head.
    • Discard the gasket.
    • Discard the bolts.
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