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Removal - 1999 Models

  1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain engine coolant into suitable container. Remove accessory drive belt cover and belts. Remove generator and A/C compressor (if equipped) with brackets. Disconnect spark plug wires. Remove connector bracket attaching bolt. Remove camshaft position sensor and support. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector and PCV hose.
  2. Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove timing belt, idlers and camshaft sprockets. See TIMING BELT . Remove left oil level gauge guide attaching bolt, and oil level gauge guide. Remove valve cover.
  3. CAUTION: Leave bolts No. 1 and 3 engaged by 3 or 4 threads to prevent cylinder head from falling.
    Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Removal Sequence
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  4. Remove cylinder head bolts in sequence. See Fig 1. While tapping cylinder head with a plastic hammer, separate it from cylinder block. Remove bolts No. 1 and 3 to remove cylinder head. Remove cylinder head gasket. DO NOT scratch mating surface of cylinder head and cylinder block.