Right Cylinder Head (G2128211): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

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.

Always follow the fuel system health and safety precautions, when carrying out any repairs to the fuel system.
Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to:COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING (G2131524)
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the supercharger.
Refer to: SUPERCHARGER
Remove the right exhaust manifold.
Refer to: RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Remove the right camshaft.
Refer to: RIGHT CAMSHAFT
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Remove the knock sensor.
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Release the fuel pipe.
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Release the engine wiring harness.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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- Disconnect the 2 heater coolant hoses.
- Disconnect and release the coolant temperature sensor wiring harness.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Remove the engine coolant manifold. Discard the seals.
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Remove the air intake pipe support bracket.
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Remove and discard the oil filter.
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Remove the oil filter housing. Discard the gasket.
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Remove the idler pulley.
CAUTION:
- If a new cylinder head has been installed then new tappets must 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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Remove the 12 tappets.
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Remove and discard the 2 cylinder head bolts.
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Remove and discard the cylinder head bolt.
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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 cylinder head bolts.

Special Tool(s): 303-1492
Remove the special tools.
Remove the Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1653 , 303-1492
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Remove the cylinder head. Discard the gasket.