MECHANICAL(H4SO) > Cylinder Head

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Perform the work with the engine installed to body when replacing a single part. For operation procedures, refer to “Valve Clearance”.

When performing the work with the engine installed to body, the following parts must also be removed/installed.

Front exhaust pipe

1. Remove the V-belts.

2. Remove the intake manifold.

3. Remove the crank pulley.

4. Remove the timing belt cover.

5. Remove the timing belt.

6. Remove the cam sprocket.

7. Remove the bolt which installs the A/C compressor bracket on cylinder head.

8. Remove the valve rocker assembly.

9. Remove the camshaft.

10. Remove the oil level gauge guide. (LH side)

11. Remove the cylinder head bolts in alphabetical sequence as shown in the figure.

NOTE:

Leave bolts (a) and (c) engaged by three or four threads to prevent the cylinder head from falling.

12. While tapping the cylinder head with a plastic hammer, separate it from cylinder block. Remove the bolts (a) and (c) to remove cylinder head.

13. Remove the cylinder head gasket.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder head and cylinder block.

14. Similarly, remove the right side cylinder head.