Cylinder Head Removal

SPECIAL TOOL
- Counterhold tool No. 999 5199, or equivalent

PROCEDURE





1. Remove camshaft pulleys
- Mark pulleys (intake and exhaust).
- Use counterhold tool No. 999 5199, or equivalent.

NOTE: Camshaft pulleys must not be rotated when removing timing belt, as this may damage valves.





2. Remove top half of cylinder head
- Remove all bolts.
- Undo bolts (from inside and out).
- Tap top half off gently with a plastic mallet by prying lugs and front ends of camshafts.





3. Remove camshafts
- Twist camshafts and lift out simultaneously. Avoid damaging axial guides.

(Twisting makes taking the camshafts out of the axial guides easier.)





4. Remove cylinder head
- Undo bolted joints (working from outside and in).
- Remove cylinder head and gasket from cylinder block.





5. Clean mating faces
- Clean mating faces on upper and lower halves of cylinder head.
- Use gasket remover part No. 1 161 340-3.
- Scrape surfaces clean carefully using a soft putty knife.
- Rinse clean with water and dry surfaces with alcohol.

NOTE: Always use a fume hood or extractor when using gasket remover.