For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Release the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
- Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
- Remove the timing belt tensioner. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
- Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Gear Replacement.
- Remove the timing belt rear cover (1).
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.
- Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
- Remove the coolant distributor (1).
- Remove the cylinder head bolts (1).
- Remove the cylinder head (2) with the gasket.
Installation Procedure
- Install the cylinder head (2) with the new gasket.
- Install the cylinder head bolts (1) and tighten to 25 N·m +90° +90° +90° +45° (18.4 lb ft +90° +90° +90° +45° ).
- Install the coolant distributor (1).
- Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.
- Install the timing belt rear cover (1) and tighten to 6 N·m (53.1 lb in).
- Install the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Replacement.
- Adjust the belt timing. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
