Removal

- Tool Required
- J 3660 Torque/Angle Meter
- Or Equivalent

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake plenum. See Powertrain Management.
3. Remove the intake air resonator.
4. Remove the intake manifold.





5. Remove the intake manifold spacer bolts (1).
6. Remove the intake manifold spacer (2).
7. Remove the coolant bridge. See Cooling System.
8. Remove the RH valve cover.
9. Remove the front timing belt cover.
10. Remove the timing belt.
11. Remove the timing belt tensioner bracket.
12. Remove all four of the camshaft gears.
13. Remove the water pump. See Cooling System.
14. Remove the rear timing belt cover.
15. Remove the exhaust camshaft.
16. Remove the coolant intake pipe.
17. Pull away the right side exhaust manifold from the cylinder head.

CAUTION: The exhaust manifold will not be completely removed, it must be separated from the cylinder head to allow for the cylinder head removal clearances.





18. Use the REVERSE of the tightening sequence (8, 7, 6, etc.) to loosen the cylinder head bolts in stages.
19. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
20. Remove the cylinder head.
21. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
22. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the sealing surfaces.