Left Cylinder Head (G2244073): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
Remove the left exhaust manifold.
Refer to: LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
Remove the left camshaft.
Refer to: LEFT CAMSHAFT .
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- Release the 2 clips.
- Reposition the wiring harness away from the cylinder head.
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the front knock sensor.
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the rear knock sensor.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Disconnect the coolant hose and reposition away from the cylinder head assembly.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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- Remove the clamp.
- Release the coolant hose from the 2 clips.
- Disconnect the coolant hose and reposition away from the cylinder head assembly.
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- Disconnect the coolant cross over pipe electrical connector.
- Remove the cross over pipe coolant temperature sensor.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the coolant cross over pipe assembly.
- Remove and discard the seals.
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Remove the bolt and reposition the Air Conditioning (A/C) pipe away from the cylinder head assembly.
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Remove the bolt and reposition the fuel pipe away from the cylinder head assembly.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping oil.

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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the oil vacuum recovery pipe as directed in the illustration.
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- If a new cylinder head has been installed, then new tappets must also be installed.
- If the cylinder head is being removed without a new component being installed, the tappets must be installed in their original positions.
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Use the special tool to remove the cylinder head bolts.

Install the Special Tool(s) : JLR-303-1653
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- Using the special tool remove and discard the 10 cylinder head bolts.
  Special Tool(s) : 303-1492
- Remove the 3 outer bolts from the cylinder head assembly.
Remove the special tools.
Remove the Special Tool(s) : JLR-303-1653, 303-1492
WARNING:
- Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
- Be prepared to collect escaping oil.
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- With the assistance from another technician remove the cylinder head assembly.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.