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Cylinder Head: Removal

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  1. Remove the air cleaner housing.
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) electrical connector.
    2. Detach the intake hose.
    • Remove the air cleaner housing from the rubber bushing.
      Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Housing
      G01615128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Disconnect the battery positive and the ground cable. Remove the battery.
  2. Remove the battery tray and detach the ground cable.
    1. Detach and separate the connector.
    2. Detach the wiring harness.
    3. Unscrew the bolts.
    4. Detach the positive and negative cables.
      Fig 2: Detaching Positive And Negative Cables
      G01615129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Detach the accelerator cable.
    1. Unhook the cable.
    2. Pull off the plastic clip and lay the accelerator cable to one side.
      Fig 3: Detaching Accelerator Cable
      G01615130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the speed control cable.
    1. Unhook the cable.
    2. Pull off the plastic clip and lay the speed control cable to one side.
      Fig 4: Removing Speed Control Cable
      G01615131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the both powertrain control module (PCM) connectors.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Both Powertrain Control Module Connectors
    G01615132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01615133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Detach the vacuum hoses.
    1. EVAP
    2. Brake servo
    3. Delta Pressure Feedback Electronic System Sensor (DPFE)
    4. Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve
      Fig 7: Detaching Vacuum Hoses
      G01615134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the nut and the oil level indicator tube.
    Fig 8: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G01615135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. WARNING: Danger of scalding if the engine is hot.
    Fig 9: Locating Coolant Drain Plug
    G01615136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Drain the coolant (shown from below).
  10. Remove the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.
    Fig 10: Removing Coolant Hoses From Thermostat Housing
    G01615137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the coolant hose.
    Fig 11: Removing Coolant Hose
    G01615138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. WARNING: Escaping fuel. Observe the safety regulations for working with fuel. Failure to follow these instruction may result in personal injury.
  12. Drain off the fuel. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    • Detach the fuel hose.
      Fig 12: Detaching Fuel Hose
      G01615139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  14. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) and the oil pressure switch electrical connectors (shown from below).
    1. Oil pressure switch
    2. Knock sensor
      Fig 13: Disconnecting Knock Sensor And Oil Pressure Switch Electrical Connectors
      G01615140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Detach the intake manifold bracket.
    • Loosen the nuts and remove the bolts.
      Fig 14: Detaching Intake Manifold Bracket
      G01615141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect and remove the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Removing Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01615142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Remove the heat shield.
    1. Power steering pipe
    2. Heat shield
      Fig 16: Removing Heat Shield
      G01615143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 17: Removing Catalytic Converter From Exhaust Manifold
    G01615144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the timing belt. For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT .
  21. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) electrical connector.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01615145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the PCV and the fresh air hoses.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting PCV And Fresh Air Hoses
    G01615146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the valve cover.
    Fig 20: Removing Valve Cover
    G01615147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    24. CAUTION: Do not work on aluminum engine components until the engine is cold.
    Fig 21: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G01615148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Loosen the cylinder head bolts in the indicated sequence.
  25. Remove the cylinder head.
    • Discard the gasket.
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