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Cylinder Head - LH: Removal

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  1. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. Refer to BYPASS TUBE .
  3. Remove the LH camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFTS - LH .
    4. CAUTION: The camshaft followers must be installed in their original position.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Followers
    G01151767Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the camshaft followers.
    5. CAUTION: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original position.
    Fig 2: Removing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    G01151768Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
  6. Position the water pump and housing aside. Refer to WATER PUMP .
  7. Raise the vehicle.
  8. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LH .
  9. Remove the oil level indicator tube nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut
    G01151769Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    11. NOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
    Fig 4: Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening Sequence
    G01151770Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the cylinder head.
    1. Discard the gasket and the bolts.
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