Cylinder Head - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the coolant bypass tube. Refer to BYPASS TUBE .
Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE TUBE .
Remove the RH camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFTS - RH .

CAUTION: The camshaft followers must be installed in their original positions.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Followers

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Remove the camshaft followers.

CAUTION: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original position.

Fig 2: Removing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters

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Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
Raise the vehicle.
Remove the six nuts from the RH exhaust manifold.

Fig 3: Removing RH Exhaust Manifold
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Lower the vehicle.

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

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Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the cylinder head.
- Discard the gasket and the bolts.