Cylinder Head Removal

REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system and disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove intake manifold, and throttle body, Refer to Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and Repair.
Service and Repair

WARNING: Intake manifold gasket is made of very thin metal and may cause personal injury. Handle with care.

3. Disconnect coil wires, sending unit wire, heater hoses and by-pass hose.
4. Remove PCV system hoses, evaporation control system hose and cylinder head covers.
5. Remove exhaust manifolds, Refer to Exhaust System/Exhaust Manifold/Service and Repair.
Service and Repair

6. Remove rocker arm and shaft assemblies. Remove push rods and identify to insure installation in original locations.

Fig. 31 Cylinder Head Bolts Location:

7. Remove the 9 head bolts from each cylinder head and remove cylinder heads Fig. 31.