Cylinder Head: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the valve lifter.
Place the cylinder head on ST1.
ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
Using ST2, compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer key. Remove each valve and valve spring.
ST2 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER
NOTE:
- Mark each valve to prevent confusion.
- Pay careful attention not to damage the lips of intake valve oil seals and exhaust valve oil seals.
- Keep all the removed parts in order for re-installing in their original positions.
- For removal and installation procedures of the valve guide, intake valve oil seal and exhaust valve oil seal, refer to "INSPECTION". < Refer to VALVE GUIDE , INSPECTION, Cylinder Head. > < Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE OIL SEAL , INSPECTION, Cylinder Head. >
  
  Fig 1: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Key Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.