Cylinder Head: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear lifting eye and the front bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Lifting Eye And Front Bracket Bolt
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Remove the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor.
Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Bolts
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Remove the spark plugs.

Fig 3: Removing Spark Plugs
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CAUTION: Note location of the tappets prior to removal.

Fig 4: Removing Tappets

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Remove the 16 tappets.
Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainers, and the valve springs.
- Remove the special tools.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Special Tool (303-350)
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Inspect the valve spring, valve spring retainer and valve spring retainer key. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION . Install new parts as necessary.

CAUTION: Note location of the valves if they are to be reused.

NOTE: Mark each valve if the original valves are to be used.

Fig 6: Removing Valves

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Remove the valves.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the valve stem seals.

Fig 7: Removing Valve Stem Seals
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Inspect the valves, For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION . Install new parts as necessary.