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Removal (8-Valve)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain cooling system.
  2. Remove air cleaner assembly. Label and disconnect necessary electrical connections, fuel lines, coolant hoses, vacuum hoses and control cables from distributor, throttle body and intake manifold.
  3. Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Lower vehicle and remove cooling fan, fan clutch and fan shroud. Before removing timing belt, ensure timing marks are aligned. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT .
  4. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector. Lower vehicle. Loosen A/C compressor (if equipped) support brackets and clamps, and without discharging system, position aside. Remove valve cover. Loosen valve adjusting screw lock nuts and adjusting screws until rocker arms are loose, to ensure all valves are closed.
  5. Loosen cylinder head bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Figure. Loosen 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).
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