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Removal Procedures


    Object Number: 175681  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cables. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the engine cover from the vehicle. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the air cleaner from the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L.
  5. Remove the air intake duct from the turbocharger.

  6. Object Number: 104973  Size: SH
  7. Remove the transmission oil level indicator and tube from the upper intake manifold.
  8. Remove the left accessory bracket from the engine block. Refer to Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement .
  9. Remove the right accessory bracket from the engine block. Refer to Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement .
  10. Remove the heater hoses from the engine.
  11. Remove the thermostat housing crossover from the cylinder heads.
  12. Remove the turbocharger from the engine block. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .
  13. Remove the lower intake manifold from the cylinder heads. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 400331  Size: SH
  15. Remove the front lower cylinder head bolt (5) and drain the coolant from the engine block.
  16. 13.1. Insert a cooper tube (3/8 inch x 12 to 18 inch long) and a hose into bolt hole (5)
    13.2. Siphon coolant from the engine block
  17. Remove the valve rocker arms, shafts, and the push rods from the cylinder heads. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Replacement .
  18. Remove the exhaust manifolds from the cylinder heads. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement .
  19. Remove the cooper tube used as a siphon from the cylinder head.

  20. Object Number: 400331  Size: SH
  21. Remove the remaining cylinder head bolts from the cylinder heads in sequence.

  22. Object Number: 525110  Size: SH
  23. Remove the cylinder head (s)  from the engine block.

  24. Object Number: 311338  Size: SH
  25. Remove the cylinder head (s)  gasket from the engine block.

Installation Procedures


    Object Number: 311338  Size: SH
  1. Install the cylinder head gasket (s)  to the engine block.

  2. Object Number: 525110  Size: SH
  3. Install the cylinder head (s)  to the engine block.

  4. Object Number: 362141  Size: SH
  5. Install the cylinder head bolts in the cylinder heads.

  6. Object Number: 60278  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence in four passes.
  8. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (20 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m(55 lb ft).
    3. Retighten the bolts to 75 N·m(55 lb ft).
    4. In sequence, tighten all bolts an additional 90 to 100 degrees (¼+ turn).
  9. Install the exhaust manifolds to the cylinder heads. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement .
  10. Install the valve rocker arms, shafts, and the push rods to the cylinder head (s). Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Replacement .
  11. Install the lower intake manifold to the cylinder heads. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  12. Install the turbocharger to the engine block. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .
  13. Install the thermostat housing coolant crossover to the cylinder heads.
  14. Install the heaters hoses from the heater core to the engine.

  15. Object Number: 104973  Size: SH
  16. Install the transmission indicator and tube to the engine block.
  17. Install the right accessory bracket to the engine block. Refer to Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement .
  18. Install the left accessory bracket to the engine block. Refer to Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement .

  19. Object Number: 175681  Size: SH
  20. Install the air intake duct to the turbocharger.
  21. Install the air cleaner assembly in the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L.
  22. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  23. Connect the battery negative cables to the batteries. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  24. Install the engine cover in the vehicle. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.