Cylinder Head LH

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 engine from the vehicle. < Refer to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
Remove the intake manifold. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
Remove the tumble generator valve assembly LH. < Refer to REMOVAL , Tumble Generator Valve Assembly. >
Remove the chain cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Chain Cover. >
Remove the rocker cover LH. < Refer to ROCKER COVER LH , REMOVAL, Rocker Cover. >
Remove the cam carrier LH. < Refer to CAM CARRIER LH , REMOVAL, Cam Carrier. >
Remove the bolt securing the A/C compressor bracket to the cylinder head LH, and remove the A/C compressor bracket.

Fig 1: Locating A/C Compressor Bracket To Cylinder Head LH Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the bolts holding the cylinder head LH equally, a little at a time in numerical sequence as shown in the figure, and while leaving the cylinder head bolts (1) and (4) engaged by three or four threads, remove the other cylinder head bolts.
NOTE: Leaving the cylinder head bolts (1) and (4) engaged by three or four threads prevents the cylinder head LH from falling.

Fig 2: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
While tapping the cylinder head LH with a plastic hammer, separate it from cylinder block LH.
Remove the cylinder head bolts (1) and (4) to remove cylinder head LH.
Remove the cylinder head gasket LH.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder head and cylinder block.
Remove the liquid gasket from cylinder head LH and cam carrier LH.