Cylinder Head, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- During installation, all heat shields must be reinstalled at the same location.

-- Seal the open channel with suitable plugs from the :VAS6122  .

-- Secure all standard production hose clamps.

-- Cover the opening of the transmission with a cleaning cloth, so that no fluid enters the clutch housing.

-- Remove the camshaft housing. Refer to CAMSHAFT HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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1. From the Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378-
2. From the Fuel Pressure Sensor -G247-
3. From the Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector -N30- through Cylinder 4 Fuel Injector -N33-

-- Remove the bolt -2- and the screw-type clamp.

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and the nuts -arrows- and tie up the catalytic converter.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

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-- Remove the heat shield boot.

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Oil Pressure Switch -F22-.

Vehicles With Secondary Air System 

-- Remove the secondary air injection pump motor. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation For All Vehicles 

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the oil supply line -1- and oil return pipe -2-.

-- Disconnect the connectors:

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1 - For Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-

2 - For Charge Air Pressure Actuator -V465-

-- Remove the bolt -1- on the engine support.

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-- Loosen And Remove The Cylinder Head Bolts In The Sequence -1 To 10-. 

-- Remove the cylinder head and place it on a soft surface (foam).