Cylinder Head: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector (air cleaner shown removed for clarity).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector (air cleaner shown removed for clarity).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Idle Air Control Valve Electrical Connector
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Remove the CMP sensor.

Fig 4: Removing CMP Sensor
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Remove the electronic ignition (EI) coil pack.

Fig 5: Removing Electronic Ignition Coil Pack
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Disconnect the vacuum line from the fuel pressure sensor.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Vacuum Line From Fuel Pressure Sensor
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Disconnect the vacuum line from the fuel pulse damper.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Vacuum Line From Fuel Pulse Damper
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Remove the fuel injection supply manifold.

Fig 8: Removing Fuel Injection Supply Manifold
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Separate the two sections of the intake manifold.

Fig 9: Separating Sections Of Intake Manifold
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Remove the bracket.

Fig 10: Removing Bracket
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Remove the intake manifold inner section locknut and bolts (intake manifold shown removed for clarity).
- Discard the locknut.
Fig 11: Removing Intake Manifold Inner Section Locknut And Bolts
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Remove the intake manifold inner section.
Remove the timing belt tensioner and idler pulley.

Fig 12: Removing Timing Belt Tensioner And Idler Pulley
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Remove the inner timing belt cover.

Fig 13: Removing Inner Timing Belt Cover
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Remove the rear lifting eye.

Fig 14: Removing Rear Lifting Eye
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Remove the front lifting eye.

Fig 15: Removing Front Lifting Eye
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Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainers and the valve springs.
- Remove the special tools.
Fig 16: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Keys, Valve Spring Retainers And Valve Springs
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Inspect the valve spring, valve spring retainer and valve spring retainer key. Install new parts as necessary.

NOTE: Mark each valve if the original valves are to be used.

Fig 17: Removing Valves

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Remove the valves.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the valve stem seals.

Fig 18: Removing Valve Stem Seals
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Inspect the valves. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION . Install new parts as necessary.