Removal (Sidekick & Swift)
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Label and remove hoses, lines and electrical connectors for intake and exhaust manifold removal. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
- It is not necessary to remove exhaust and intake manifold at this time. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT. Discharge A/C system. Remove compressor suction hose from suction pipe (if equipped).
- Loosen cylinder head bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Figure . Loosen head bolts in 2 or 3 steps to prevent cylinder head warpage. Remove bolts and cylinder head with intake and exhaust manifolds.