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.

Remove the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Position Sensor
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Remove the electronic ignition (EI) coil pack.

Fig 2: Removing Electronic Ignition (EI) Coil Pack
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Remove the intake manifold.

Fig 3: Removing Intake Manifold
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Remove the exhaust manifold.

Fig 4: Removing Exhaust Manifold
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Remove the timing belt tensioner and idler pulley.
1. Timing belt tensioner
2. Idler pulley
Fig 5: Removing Timing Belt Tensioner And Idler Pulley
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Remove the timing belt inner cover.

Fig 6: Removing Timing Belt Inner Cover
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Remove the bracket.

Fig 7: Removing Bracket
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Remove the rear lifting eye.

Fig 8: Removing Rear Lifting Eye
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Remove the front lifting eye.

Fig 9: Removing Front Lifting Eye
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Remove the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor.

Fig 10: Removing Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor
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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 11: Compressing Valve Spring And 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. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION . Install new parts as necessary.

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

Fig 12: Removing Valves

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

Fig 13: 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.