Removal (1.3L)
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Mark and disconnect fuel lines at fuel pump. Remove accessory belts, water pump pulley, crankshaft pulley, timing belt covers, timing belt tensioner, timing belt, valve cover and exhaust and intake manifolds. Drain cooling system.NOTE: If original timing belt is being reused, mark direction of rotation for installation reference.
- Mark and remove electrical connectors and vacuum hoses. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs, and remove spark plugs. Remove distributor cap. Disconnect vacuum hoses and distributor wiring.
- Index distributor-to-mount position and remove hold-down bolt. Remove distributor assembly. Remove engine ground strap. Remove front and rear engine lifting hooks. Remove upper radiator hose, by-pass hose and bracket.
- Remove bolts retaining rocker arm shaft. Remove rocker arm assemblies. Remove cylinder head bolts. Remove head and gasket.