Cylinder Head RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the coolant pump bypass tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFTS RH .
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the RH exhaust manifold-to-pipe bolts.

Fig 1: Removing RH Exhaust Manifold-To-Pipe Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the exhaust manifold.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation Tube From Exhaust Manifold
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Remove the camshaft followers.

Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Followers
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Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.

Fig 4: Removing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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Remove the nuts in the sequence shown and remove the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the gasket.
Fig 5: Removing Sequence Of Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.

Fig 6: Removing Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts

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Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the cylinder head.
- Discard the gasket and the bolts.