Cylinder Head Removal/Installation

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WARNING:

A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure" to prevent the fuel from spraying.
- Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
- If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.

CAUTION:

If the camshaft is turned with the piston position at the top dead center while the timing chain is removed, the valve and piston will contact each other and it could cause engine damage. When turning the camshaft with the timing chain removed, turn the camshaft after the piston has rotated the crankshaft 90 degrees from the top dead center position.

Remove the Cylinder head. (See CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT ).
NOTE:
- Because a new cylinder head is not equipped with the OCV oil filter for the variable valve timing mechanism, remove the OCV oil filter for the variable valve timing mechanism from the cylinder head before replacement, and install a new cylinder head.
Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
When replacing the cylinder head, remove the following parts.
- Fuel distributor (See FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Fuel injector (See FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Intake CMP sensor (See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Install in the reverse order of removal.