Cylinder Head: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
Remove the generator (GEN). For additional information, refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
Remove the generator mounting bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Generator Mounting Bracket
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Remove the rocker arms and the push rods.

Fig 2: Removing Rocker Arms And Push Rods
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Remove the nuts and detach the fuel tube bracket and the wiring harness bracket.

Fig 3: Removing Fuel Tube Bracket And Wiring Harness Bracket
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Remove the two stud bolts from the rear of the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Stud Bolts From Rear Of A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket
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Remove the bolts and remove the front of the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Front Of A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket
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Remove the exhaust manifolds. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD RH .
Remove and discard the eight cylinder head bolts.

Fig 6: Removing Cylinder Head Bolts
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Remove the cylinder heads.

Fig 7: Removing Cylinder Heads
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Remove and discard the cylinder head gaskets.

Fig 8: Removing Cylinder Head Gaskets
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