Cylinder Head: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the ignition coil bracket.
- Remove the thermostat housing.
- Remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) tube.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the power steering bracket retainers and position aside.
- Remove the valve tappets. Refer to VALVE TAPPETS .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
- Install the engine mount lower bracket.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the engine mount upper bracket.
- Remove the special tool.
- Remove the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown and remove the cylinder head.
- Discard the gasket.
- Discard the bolts.
CAUTION:
The bolts are torque-to-yield and new bolts must be installed or engine damage may occur.