Cylinder Head: Removal

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NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. 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.

1.

Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

2.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling And Bleeding .

3.

Remove the turbocharger. Refer to: Turbocharger .

4.

Detach the vacuum harness retainer.

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5.

Remove the bolts and position the vacuum pump assembly aside.

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6.

Release the coupling, position the coolant hose aside.

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7.

Remove the bolts and position the thermostat housing aside.

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8.

Remove the camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts .

9.

NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

Remove the valve tappets.

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10.
- Remove the bolts and the cylinder head.
- Discard the bolts.

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11.

Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.

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