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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. < Refer to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
  2. Remove the rear side belt. < Refer to REAR SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
  3. Remove the intake manifold. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
  4. Remove the crank pulley. < Refer to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
  5. Remove the timing belt cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Timing Belt Cover. >
  6. Remove the timing belt. < Refer to REMOVAL , Timing Belt. >
  7. Remove the cam sprocket. < Refer to REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
  8. Remove the secondary air combination valve. < Refer to REMOVAL , Secondary Air Combination Valve. >
  9. Remove the bolts which secure A/C compressor bracket to cylinder head.
  10. Remove the oil pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Oil Pipe. >
  11. Remove the camshaft. < Refer to REMOVAL , Camshaft. >
  12. Remove the oil level gauge guide. (LH side only)
  13. Remove the cylinder head bolts in alphabetical order shown in the figure.
    NOTE: Leave the bolts (A) and (D) engaged by three or four threads to prevent the cylinder head from falling.
    Fig 1: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
    G08539337Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. 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: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
    G08539337Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder head and cylinder block.
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