Cylinder Head: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the cylinder head on ST.
ST 18250AA010 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
Remove the valve lifter.
Set the ST on valve spring retainer. Compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer key. Remove each valve and valve spring.
ST 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER

NOTE: Keep all the removed parts in order for re-installing in their original positions.
CAUTION:
- Mark each valve to prevent confusion.
- Pay careful attention not to damage the lips of intake valve oil seals and exhaust valve oil seals.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Intake Valve Oil Seals And Exhaust Valve Oil Seals