Cylinder Head: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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Disconnect the heater hoses (1, 2).
Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL, 6.2L/6.4L .
Lower the vehicle.
If removing the right cylinder head, remove the engine oil dip stick tube retaining nut at the exhaust manifold and remove the oil dip stick tube.
Remove the rocker arms and push rods. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Removal Sequence
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NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the exhaust manifolds to remove the cylinder heads.
Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head bolts and remove the cylinder head(s).

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Discard the cylinder head gasket (1).
Inspect and clean the cylinder head (2) mating surface.

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If necessary, using the sequence shown, remove the exhaust manifold bolts and remove the manifold.