Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 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.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: Lifting .
- Remove the oil filter element.
Refer to: Oil Filter Element .
- Remove the intake manifold.
Refer to: Intake Manifold .
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
Refer to: Exhaust Manifold .
- Remove the valve cover.
Refer to: Camshaft Carrier .
- Remove the coolant outlet hose.CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
- Release the coolant bypass hose.
- Remove the 4 glowplugs
- Remove the 2 oil filter element housing bolts.
- Remove the remaining bolt and then remove the oil filter element housing.CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the component.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals from the oil filter element housing.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head temperature sensor.
- Remove the 16 camshaft rocker arms and the 16 hydraulic adjusters.CAUTION:
- Make sure that the components are clean, dry and free from corrosion and foreign material.
- Check all timing components for wear and install new components if required.
NOTE:- Note the orientation of the components prior to removal
- Remove the 4 cylinder head bolts.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts in the sequence illustrated.
- Remove the cylinder head assembly.CAUTION:
- Take extra care not to damage the edges of the component.
- Take extra care not to damage the surrounding components.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Remove the cylinder head dowelsCAUTION: Make sure that the dowels and dowel holes are clean and free from debris and foreign material.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head and cylinder block.CAUTION: Only use a plastic scraper to clean off the old gasket.