Cylinder Head: Removal
- Drain cooling system at radiator and cylinder block. Disconnect battery ground cable. Disconnect upper radiator hose at engine.
- Disconnect air bellows between CI unit and air cleaner. Remove PCV hoses from intake manifold and oil trap on block. Disconnect vacuum pump hose at intake manifold.
- Disconnect diverter valve hoses. Remove air pump and bracket. Disconnect the following fuel lines: Control pressure regulator, cold start injector, distributor pipe to engine, front fuel filter to engine, and injector lines.
- Disconnect wires at control pressure regulator, cold start injector, auxiliary air valve, and temperature sender. Disconnect throttle cable from intake manifold.
- Disconnect charcoal canister hoses and EGR valve hose from intake manifold. Disconnect transmission fill pipe from transmission housing (automatic transmissions only).
- Remove water pipe rear clamp from manifold. Remove exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe attaching nuts. Remove intake manifold brace. Disconnect spark plug cables at plugs. Disconnect upper water hose at firewall.
- Remove timing belt cover, slacken timing belt tensioner and remove timing belt. Remove valve cover and cylinder head bolts. Lift cylinder head from engine.