Cylinder Head: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding . Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the following items:
1. Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to: Fuel Injector .
2. Remove the HO2S. Refer to: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .
Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector and wire retainer.

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Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

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Remove the bolts, and position aside the catalyst monitor sensor wiring harness and remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

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Remove the bolts for the exhaust manifold.

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NOTE: Discard the gasket.

Remove the catalytic converter manifold-to-muffler and tailpipe nuts.

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Remove the tailpipe mount bracket bolts.

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NOTE: Discard the nuts and catalytic converter gasket.

Remove and discard the nuts, and position aside the manifold.

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Remove and discard the manifold studbolts.

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Remove the camshaft. Refer to: Camshaft .
Remove the bolt and the ground wiring harness.

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Using a floor jack and a wooden block support the engine. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

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Remove the engine support bar. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.

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Detach the transfer case vent tube retainer.

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Disconnect the coolant hoses from the coolant outlet, and disconnect the ECT sensor electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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NOTE: If the valve tappets are to be reused, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

Remove the valve tappets.

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Remove the bolts and the cylinder head. Discard the bolts.

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Remove and discard the head gasket.

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