Cylinder Head: Removal

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

WARNING: To prevent the risk of scalding, place a thick cloth over the filler cap before opening the cooling circuit. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.

Release the coolant system pressure.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
Drain the coolant from the radiator.
- Allow the coolant to drain into a suitable container.
- Install the radiator drain plug after draining the coolant.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Coolant Drain Plug
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Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
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Remove the intake manifold lower retaining bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Intake Manifold Lower Retaining Bolt
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Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air cleaner. .
Detach the brake booster pipe from the intake manifold.
- Release the quick release coupling and detach the brake booster pipe.
  
  Fig 4: Detaching Brake Booster Pipe From Intake Manifold
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Detach the accelerator cable from the throttle body.

Fig 5: Detaching Accelerator Cable From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the intake manifold.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Vacuum Hoses From Intake Manifold
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Disconnect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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WARNING: Escaping fuel. Observe the safety regulations for working with fuel.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Fuel Lines

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Disconnect the fuel lines.
Disconnect the ground cable from the lifting eye.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Lifting Eye
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Remove the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
Detach the thermostat housing.

Fig 11: Detaching Thermostat Housing
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Detach the power steering pipe bracket from the cylinder head.

Fig 12: Detaching Power Steering Pipe Bracket
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Detach the power steering pump bracket from the cylinder head and cylinder block.

Fig 13: Detaching Power Steering Pump Bracket
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Detach the generator.
1. Loosen the bolt.
2. Remove the bolt.
  
  Fig 14: Detaching Generator
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Disconnect the wiring harness from the electronic ignition (EI) coil and from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Wiring Harness
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Remove the upper bolt from the generator bracket.

Fig 16: Removing Upper Bolt From Generator Bracket
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Remove the camshafts.

CAUTION: Cylinder head bolts can only be used twice, mark the bolts to indicate usage.

CAUTION: The cylinder head must be cooled to ambient temperature.

NOTE: Evenly loosen the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 17: Cylinder Head Bolts Removal Sequence

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Remove the cylinder head bolts.
Remove the cylinder head.