Cylinder Head - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove the engine air cleaner housing. Air Cleaner Housing - Removal.
2. Remove the mass air flow sensor.
3. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair.
4. Remove the radiator with radiator fan. Radiator Fan - Removal.
5. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor harness connector (1) and remove the bolt (2) and the sensor. (right side only).
6. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair.
7. Remove the intake manifold. Intake Manifold - Removal.
8. Remove the cylinder head cover. Cylinder Head Cover - Removal
9. Disconnect the exhaust system at the exhaust manifolds. Catalytic Converter - Removal.
10. Position the crankshaft 40° ATDC. Description and Operation.




11. Using Special Tools 9104 (1) and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates, lock the camshafts by placing the tool flush on the cylinder head, and inserting it into the groove in the camshaft.




12. Remove the timing chain tensioner (1).




13. Use a cable tie (1) to secure the timing chain to the right hand camshaft sprocket.




14. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts (1) and the sprockets.
15. Remove Special Tools 9104 and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates.
16. Remove the camshafts. Camshaft - Removal.




17. Loosen the cylinder head bolts using the sequence diagram.




18. Remove the cylinder head bolts (1), the cylinder heads, and the gaskets.