Cylinder Head: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.

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 can cause engine failure.

Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING - OVERVIEW .
Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Refer to: TURBOCHARGER .
Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Filter
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Remove the following items:
1. Refer to: FUEL INJECTOR .
2. Refer to: Valve Tappets .
Fig 2: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt On Cylinder Head
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Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head
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Fig 4: Locating Coolant Hoses On Coolant Outlet And ECT Sensor Electrical Connector
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Fig 5: Locating CHT Electrical Connector
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Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Fig 6: Locating Cylinder Head Bolts
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Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Fig 7: Identifying Head Gasket
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