Cylinder Head Removal

  1. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and the heater hose (B), then remove the engine mount control solenoid valve (C).
  1. Remove the following engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the cylinder head:
    • Four injector connector
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector
    • Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector
    • Secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector
    • Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector
    • Rocker arm oil control solenoid connector
  1. Remove the four ignition coils.
  1. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC).
  1. Remove the thermostat housing.
  1. Remove the cam chain.