Cylinder Head LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. 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, can cause engine failure.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the following items:
- Refer to: Camshaft LH .
- Refer to: Exhaust Manifold LH .
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- Disconnect the fuel rail electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt and the capacitor.
- Disconnect the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts, the n remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer from the cylinder head.
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- Remove and discard the bolts.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Discard the cylinder head gasket.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or othe r abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or othe r foreign material is removed.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block
- Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion .
- Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion .