Cylinder Head: Removal

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Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , V-belt. >
Remove the crank pulley.
< Ref. to , REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
Remove the timing belt cover.
< Ref. to , REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
Remove the timing belt.
< Ref. to , REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
Remove the cam sprocket.
< Ref. to , REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
Remove the intake manifold.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
Remove the bolt which installs the A/C compressor bracket on cylinder head.
Remove the camshaft. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Camshaft. >
Remove the cylinder head bolts in alphabetical sequence shown in Fig 1 .
Leave the bolts (A) and (D) engaged by three or four threads to prevent the cylinder head from falling.

Fig 1: Leaving Bolts
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While tapping the cylinder head with a plastic hammer, separate it from cylinder block.
Remove the bolts (A) and (D) to remove cylinder head.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts
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Remove the cylinder head gasket.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder head and cylinder block.
Similarly, remove the cylinder head (RH).