Cylinder Head: Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE in this article. Drain cooling system.
- Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect necessary electrical connections, fuel lines, coolant hoses, vacuum hoses and control cables from throttle body and intake manifold.
- Disconnect electrical connections from distributor. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT in this article. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector.
- Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold. Remove valve cover. Loosen lock nut and rocker arm adjusting screws to ensure all valves are closed.
- Loosen cylinder head bolts evenly in 3 steps to prevent cylinder head warpage. Remove cylinder head bolts, cylinder head and gasket. Remove intake and exhaust manifolds (if necessary).