Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (3.7L) .
- Remove the timing chain and sprockets. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprockets Replacement .
- Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Place the cylinder head on a flat, clean surface with the combustion chambers face up, in order to prevent damage to the deck face.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Remove all remaining gasket material from the engine block.
- Inspect the cylinder head gasket mating surface on the engine block.
- Disassemble the cylinder head, if necessary. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble .