Removal (Sidekick & Swift)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Suzuki Swift, 1992 Suzuki Sidekick, and 1992 Suzuki Samurai. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Label and remove hoses, lines and electrical connectors for intake and exhaust manifold removal. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
- Removing exhaust and intake manifolds is not necessary yet. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove air conditioner compressor and/or alternator adjusting arm from cylinder head (if equipped).
- Loosen cylinder head bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Figure . Loosen head bolts in 2 or 3 steps to prevent cylinder head warpage. Remove bolts and cylinder head with intake and exhaust manifolds.