Removal (Right Side)
- Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Disconnect air injection hose from exhaust check valve. Remove 2 rear A/C compressor braces and mounting bolt. Remove A/C compressor bracket nuts at water pump. Slide A/C compressor mounting bracket forward and disconnect wires.
- Remove upper A/C compressor mounting bolt and remove compressor. Remove valve cover bolts. Bend bracket at rear of head and remove valve cover. Disconnect air injection hose at catalytic converter pipe check valve.
- Remove spark plugs. Remove temperature sending unit. Disconnect air injection hose at exhaust manifold. Raise vehicle. Remove 2 rear exhaust manifold bolts. Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold. Remove dipstick tube at exhaust manifold. Lower vehicle.
- Remove remaining exhaust manifold bolts and exhaust manifold. Disconnect plug wire holder at rear of head. Loosen rocker arm nuts and remove push rods. Remove head bolts and cylinder head.