Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
2. Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets.
3. Remove upper intake manifold assembly.
4. Remove cylinder head covers and rocker arm assemblies.
5. Remove distributor.
6. Remove exhaust manifolds and cross-under pipe.
7. Remove cylinder head bolts and remove cylinder head.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean surfaces of head and block. Install head gasket over locating dowels.
2. Install head on locating dowels.
3. Install 10 mm Allen hex head bolts with washers.

Cylinder Head Bolt Washer:

CAUTION: Attach the head bolt washer in the direction shown.

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence:

4. Tighten bolts in the order shown. When tightening the cylinder head bolts, tighten gradually, working in two or three steps and finally tighten to specified torque of 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).