Cylinder Head - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the coolant pump housing. For additional information, refer to COOLANT PUMP HOUSING -- 3.0L (4V) .
Remove the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to VALVE TRAIN COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW and CAMSHAFTS - RH .

NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.

Remove the camshaft roller followers.

NOTE: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.

Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - RH .

NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Discard the bolts and gasket.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up. Check the cylinder head distortion and the cylinder block distortion. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .