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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , V-belt. >
  2. Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
  3. Remove the timing belt cover. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
  4. Remove the timing belt. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
  5. Remove the cam sprocket. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
  6. Remove the intake manifold. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
  7. Remove the bolt which installs the A/C compressor bracket on cylinder head.
  8. Remove the valve rocker assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Valve Rocker Assembly. >
  9. Remove the camshaft. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Camshaft. >
  10. Remove the cylinder head bolts in alphabetical sequence as shown in Fig 1 .
    NOTE: Leave bolts (a) and (c) engaged by three or four threads to prevent the cylinder head from falling.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts In Sequence
    G03828027Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. While tapping the cylinder head with a plastic hammer, separate it from cylinder block.
  12. Remove the bolts (a) and (c) to remove the cylinder head.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts In Sequence
    G03828028Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder head and cylinder block.
  14. Similarly, remove the right side cylinder head.
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