Removal - Cylinder Head
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - SPECIFICATIONS)
- Disconnect battery negative cable.
- Drain cooling system. (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
- Remove air filter housing and inlet tube.
- Remove intake manifold.
- Remove heater tube support bracket from cylinder head.
- Disconnect radiator upper and heater supply hoses from water outlet connections.
- Remove accessory drive belts. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
- Raise vehicle and remove exhaust pipe from manifold.
- Remove power steering pump and set aside. Do not disconnect lines.
- Remove accessory drive bracket
- Remove ignition coil and wires from engine.
- Disconnect cam sensor and fuel injector wiring connectors.
- Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
- Remove timing belt idler pulley and rear timing belt cover. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
- Remove cylinder head cover. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
- Remove camshafts (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - REMOVAL) . NOTE: Identify rocker arm position to ensure correct re-installation in original position, if reused.
- Remove rocker arms. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARMS - REMOVAL) .
- Remove cylinder head bolts in REVERSE sequence of tightening.
- Remove cylinder head from engine block.
- Inspect and clean cylinder head. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSPECTION) and (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - CLEANING)