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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the CAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
    2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve .

  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  6. Remove and discard the halfshaft bearing retaining nuts and strap.
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  7. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the halfshaft to remove the front lower bolt.

    Remove the bolts and position the halfshaft bearing bracket aside.

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  8. Remove the engine plug bolt.
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  9. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
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  10. Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector and wire harness retainers.
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  11. If equipped, remove the retainers and the heat shield.
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    • Disconnect the turbocharger hose and the retainers. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Disconnect the electrical connectors from the bracket.

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  12. Disconnect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
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  13. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the High-Pressure fuel pump drive unit. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Drive Unit .
    2. Remove the brake vacuum pump. Refer to: Brake Vacuum Pump - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) - I4 .

  14. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.
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  15. Detach the wiring harness retainer, disconnect the electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
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  16. Remove the wiring harness bolt. Detach the wire harness retainer and position the wire harness aside.
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  17. Disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.
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    1. Disconnect and position aside the coolant tube.
    2. Detach and disconnect the KS electrical connector.
    3. Detach and disconnect the KS electrical connector.
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  18. Disconnect the TB (throttle body) electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.
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  19. Disconnect the quick release couplings and position the coolant hoses aside.
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  20. Disconnect the wire harness retainers.
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  21. Disconnect the retainer from the coolant tube bracket.
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  22. Remove the retainers for the turbocharger coolant tubes.
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  23. Remove the bolt and position aside the turbocharger cooling tubes.
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  24. Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seals.
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  25. Remove the bolts and turbocharger heat shield.
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  26. Remove the TC oil supply tube bolt and disconnect from the engine.
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  27. Remove and discard the TC oil supply tube assembly.
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  28. NOTE: The turbocharger is left in place during the cylinder head procedure.

    Remove and discard the TC nuts.

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  29. Remove and discard the TC mounting studs and the gasket.
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  30. Disconnect the coolant hose and position aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the stud and position out the coolant outlet.
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  31. Inspect the coolant outlet O-ring seal and replace if damaged.
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  32. Remove the TB (throttle body). Refer to: Throttle Body .
  33. Remove the bolts and the intake manifold bracket.
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  34. Disconnect and remove the engine vent hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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  35. NOTE: The bolt is captured in the oil separator tube.

    Loosen the bolt for the oil separator tube.

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  36. NOTE: The bolt is captured in the intake manifold.

    • Loosen the bolt for the intake manifold.

    • Using a tie strap or rubber band, secure the intake manifold bolt in the removed position.

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  37. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the engine mount. Refer to: Engine Mount .
    2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .

  38. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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    1. Remove the upper generator mounting stud bolt and if equipped, the bracket.
    2. Remove the generator mounting nut.
    Fig 1: Generator Mounting Nut Loosening Sequence
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  39. Remove the generator stud.
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  40. Loosen the bolt and position out the generator.
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  41. Remove the engine mount stud.
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  42. Remove the nut, the bolt and the bracket.
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    1. Remove the timing cover stud bolt.
    2. Detach the cover from the retainer and open.
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  43. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
    Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Bolts Loosening Sequence
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  44. Remove the engine front cover.
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  45. NOTE: Timing belt removal is only necessary if a new timing belt is being installed.

    Install a new timing belt if the existing belt is contaminated by coolant or oil. Refer to: Timing Belt .

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  46. NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts for installation.

    Remove the bolts and the engine mount bracket.

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  47. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

    Rotate the crankshaft slowly until the 11 o'clock position.

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  48. NOTE: The Crankshaft TDC Timing Pin will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the crankshaft pulley removal and installation.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft.

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  49. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

    Rotate the crankshaft slowly clockwise until the crankshaft balance weight is up against the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg. The engine is now at TDC.

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    • Install Special Service Tool: 303-1556 Locking Tool, Timing Belt.

    • Mark the position of the components before removal.

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  50. NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft or camshafts while the timing belt is removed.

    1. Rotate the timing belt tensioner.
    2. General Equipment: Holding Pin Install a holding pin.
    3. Carefully remove the timing belt from the VCT units.

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  51. Remove the camshaft seals. Refer to: Camshaft Seal .
  52. NOTE: Use a heat gun to soften the flange sealant, this will aid in the removal of the camshaft mega cap. Failure to follow these directions may result in damage to the camshaft mega cap.
    NOTE: Do not pry on camshafts when removing or damage to the camshafts may occur.
    NOTE: Note the location and orientation of each camshaft bearing cap and the position of the camshaft lobes on the No. 1 cylinder for installation reference.
    NOTE: Discard the 4 mega cap bolts and 8 of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, 8 of the camshaft bearing cap bolts will be used to hold camshafts and valve tappets in place and will be discarded later in this procedure.

    • Remove the 20 bolts.

    • Remove the camshaft caps.

    • Heat and remove the mega cap. Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

    • Remove the camshafts.

    Fig 3: Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence
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  53. Remove the crankcase vent oil drain tube.
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  54. Inspect crankcase vent oil drain tube and replace if damaged.
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  55. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
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  56. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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  57. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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  58. NOTE: Make sure that the cylinder head is at ambient air temperature before removing the cylinder head bolts.

    Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.

    Fig 4: Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence
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  59. NOTE: If any new parts are being installed (cylinder head, valves, tappets, camshafts) it is necessary to check the valve clearance. If the original parts are being installed it is not necessary to check the valve clearance.
    NOTE: The camshafts are installed to keep the valve tappets in place during cleaning.

    Position the camshafts in the neutral position in the cylinder head. Install the 4 camshaft caps and the 8 original bolts. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts 1 turn at a time until seated against the cylinder head.

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  60. NOTE: Note the routing of the KS (knock sensor) wiring before removal of the cylinder head.

    Remove the cylinder head.

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  61. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
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  62. NOTE: Support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up.

    Inspect the cylinder head and cylinder block distortion. Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion . Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion .