Cylinder Head: Removal

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Fig 1: Cylinder Head Components

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1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER

2 - COVER GASKET

3 - FASTENERS

4 - CYLINDER HEAD

5 - HEAD GASKET

Fig 2: Cover Torque Sequence

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Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) . Disconnect the fuel supply line (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove the air cleaner resonator and duct work (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - REMOVAL) .
Remove closed crankcase ventilation system.
Disconnect the exhaust at the exhaust manifolds.
Disconnect the evaporation control system.
Disconnect heater hoses.
Remove the power steering pump.
Remove cylinder head covers (1), using the sequence provided, and gaskets (2). REMOVAL ).

Fig 3: Rocker Shaft Torque Sequence
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Remove intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly. (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods. Identify to ensure installation in original locations. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY - REMOVAL) .

Fig 4: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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Remove the head bolts from each cylinder head, using the sequence provided, and remove cylinder heads. Discard the cylinder head gasket.