Cylinder Head: Removal

Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
Remove the camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT .
Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the power steering pump and bracket assembly. For additional information, refer to PUMP--ZETEC and PUMP -- 2.0L .
Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR .
Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
Disconnect the vacuum hoses.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Vacuum Hoses
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Disconnect the speed control and the accelerator control cables.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Speed Control And Accelerator Control Cables
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Disconnect the main engine electrical connectors.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Main Engine Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Splash Shield
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the bolts and the cylinder head.
- Discard the gasket.
Fig 6: Discarding Gasket
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