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Cylinder Head Replacement - Right



Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the right bank secondary timing chain.
2. Remove the coolant inlet pipe bolts and reposition the coolant inlet pipe to provide access.
3. Remove the catalytic converter.




4. Remove the wiring harness ground from the side of the cylinder head.




5. Remove the wiring harness conduit upper bolt from the cylinder head and reposition the conduit to provide access.
6. Remove the battery cable from the cylinder head.




7. Remove the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold.




8. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
9. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the engine block sealing surfaces.
10. If necessary, perform the following steps:

* Remove the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head.
* Disassemble the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure

1. If necessary, perform the following steps:

* Assemble the cylinder head.
* Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.




2. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.




3. Carefully install the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold to the engine.
4. Connect the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
5. Install the battery negative cable to the cylinder head.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the wiring harness conduit to the cylinder head.

Tighten the wiring harness upper bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




7. Install the wiring harness ground to the side of the cylinder head.

Tighten the wiring harness ground bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install the catalytic converter.
9. Install the coolant inlet pipe.
10. Install the right bank secondary timing chain.