Cylinder Head - Removal

REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD





1. Remove engine cover (1).




2. Perform fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs Service and Repair.
3. Disconnect fuel line (2).




4. Remove clean air hose and air cleaner housing (2)Air Cleaner Housing - Removal.




5. Disconnect negative battery cable (1).
6. Drain cooling systemService and Repair.




7. Remove coolant recovery bottle (1).
8. Remove and reposition power steering reservoir (2).
9. Remove power steering pump and reposition.




10. Disconnect breather hose.
11. Disconnect PCV hose (4).
12. Disconnect ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
13. Remove cylinder head cover.




14. Raise vehicle.
15. Remove right splash shield.
16. Set engine to TDC (1).
17. Remove accessory drive belts Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.




18. Remove lower A/C compressor bolts if equipped.
19. Remove lower A/C compressor mount (2) if equipped.




20. Remove accessory drive belt lower idler pulley.
21. Remove crankshaft damper (2).
22. Remove water pump pulley (4).
23. Remove right side engine mount bracket (1) lower bolt.




24. Remove timing chain cover lower bolts (1).
25. Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
26. Remove exhaust pipe at manifold.
27. Lower vehicle.
28. Support engine with suitable jack.




29. Remove right engine mount through bolt (4).
30. Remove right engine mount to mount bracket bolts (3).
31. Remove right engine mount adapter (2).




32. Remove accessory drive upper idler pulley.
33. Remove right upper engine mount bracket (1).
34. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
35. Remove upper timing chain cover retaining bolts.
36. Remove timing chain cover.




NOTE: If the timing chain plated links can no longer be seen, the timing chain links corresponding to the timing marks must be marked prior to removal if the chain is to be reused.

37. Mark chain link (1) corresponding to camshaft timing mark.




38. Mark chain link (3) corresponding to crankshaft timing mark (2).




39. Remove timing chain tensioner (5).
40. Remove timing chain (2).
41. Remove timing chain guides (4,6).




42. Disconnect fuel line at the fuel rail (2).
43. Disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors (3).
44. Disconnect top engine electrical connectors and reposition harness.
45. Remove fuel rail.




46. Remove throttle body support bracket retaining bolt (2).
47. Disconnect electronic throttle control electrical connector.
48. Disconnect map sensor electrical connector.
49. Disconnect vacuum lines at intake.
50. Remove intake manifold retaining bolts.




51. Remove upper radiator hose retaining bolt (1).
52. Remove intake manifold.
53. Remove coolant outlet manifold and set aside.




54. Remove ground strap (1) at right rear of cylinder head.
55. Remove camshaftsCamshaft - Removal.




NOTE: All of the cylinder head bolts have captured washers EXCEPT the front two (1).

56. Remove cylinder head bolts.
57. Remove cylinder head from engine block.
58. Inspect and clean cylinder head and block sealing surfaces. Refer to Cleaning and Inspection for procedures.

NOTE: Ensure cylinder head bolt holes in the block are clean, dry (free of residual oil or coolant), and threads are not damaged.