Cylinder Head, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Secure all standard production hose clamps. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- 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 .

-- Release and disconnect the connectors.

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

-- Remove the screw -2-.

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-- Mark the position of the clamp for reinstallation.

-- Remove the screw-type clamp -1-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and tie up the catalytic converter -3-.

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

-- Remove the heat shield boot.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Oil Pressure Switch -F1-.

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

-- Disconnect the connectors.

1 -  For the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor -G62-

2 -  For the 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-. 

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