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Cylinder Head LH: Removal

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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.
  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. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  5. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
  6. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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  7. Remove the retainers, then remove the high-pressure fuel pump shield.
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  8. NOTE: When removing or installing the fuel injection pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

    Remove the fuel injection pump noise insulator.

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  9. Disconnect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  10. Detach the wiring harness retainers. Disconnect the fuel supply quick connect couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  11. Remove the retainers, then remove the fuel supply manifold.
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  12. Remove the following items:

    1. Refer to: Camshaft LH .
    2. Refer to: Turbocharger LH .

    • NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high-pressure fuel tube, wrap the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.

      Loosen the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.

    • Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.

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  14. Remove the bolt, the stud bolt and the wiring harness grounds.
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    1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. NOTE: Do not pry the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector behind the bracket. If necessary, use gripping pliers to pull the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector from the cylinder head.

      Remove the bolt and the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector hose assembly.

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  16. Inspect the O-ring and replace if necessary.
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    • Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.

    • Remove the cylinder head.

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  18. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
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    • Clean and inspect the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block.

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