Cylinder Head Removal

Cylinder Head Removal

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
- Connect the HDS to the DLC, and monitor ECT SENSOR 1. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below 100 °F (38 °C) before loosening the cylinder head bolts.
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.
- Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel Service and Repair.

2. Relieve the fuel pressure Service and Repair.

3. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

4. Do the 12 volt battery removal procedure.

5. Remove the throttle body Removal and Replacement.

6. Remove the intake manifold/chamber assembly.

7. Remove the injectors Service and Repair.

8. Remove the four ignition coils Service and Repair.

9. Remove the warm-up TWC Warm Up TWC Removal/Installation.

10. Disconnect the CMP sensor connector (A) and the secondary HO2S connector (B).






11. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector (A) and the knock sensor connector (B).






12. Remove the heater hose bracket (A) and the ground cable (B).





13. Remove the harness holder bolt (C), then remove the harness holder (D) from the bracket.

14. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A), the water bypass hose (B), and the heater hose (C).





15. Disconnect the ECT sensor 1 connector (D).

16. Remove the cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover Removal.

17. Remove the cam chain Cam Chain Removal.

18. Remove the cylinder head bolts. To prevent warpage, loosen the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time; repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened.





19. Remove the cylinder head.