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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Warning: Fuel Vapors can collect while servicing fuel system parts in enclosed areas such as a trunk. To reduce the risk of fire and increased exposure to vapors:

   • Use forced air ventilation such as a fan set outside of the trunk.
   • Plug or cap any fuel system openings in order to reduce fuel vapor formation.
   • Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
   • Avoid sparks and any source of ignition.
   • Use signs to alert others in the work area that fuel system work is in process.

Warning: Place a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby before performing any on-vehicle service procedures. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury.

Warning: Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.

Warning: Fuel that flows out at high pressure can cause serious injury to the skin and eyes. ALWAYS depressurize the fuel system before removing components that are under high fuel pressure.

  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Warning: With a pressurized cooling system, the coolant temperature in the radiator can be considerably higher than the boiling point of the solution at atmospheric pressure. Removal of the surge tank cap, while the cooling system is hot and under high pressure, causes the solution to boil instantaneously with explosive force. This will cause the solution to spew out over the engine, the fenders, and the person removing the cap. Serious bodily injury may result.

  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  4. Take the cap off the expansion tank to release any pressure.
  5. Raise the car. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement.
  7. Remove the EGR cooler. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement.
  8. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
  9. Remove the lower coolant hose between the radiator and the cylinder head from the cylinder head side.

  10. Object Number: 2018995  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolts (1) holding the crankcase ventilation pipe and bend it aside.
  12. Remove the brake servo hose from the vacuum pump and bend it aside.

  13. Object Number: 2018996  Size: SH
  14. Undo and remove the crankcase ventilation hose (1) from the oil trap and the bolts (2) holding the oil trap bracket and remove the cooling hose (3).

  15. Object Number: 2018997  Size: SH
  16. Remove the connector (1) to the combustion circulation actuator.
  17. Remove the cable duct retaining screws (1).

  18. Object Number: 2018998  Size: SH
  19. Remove the following connectors:
  20. • Camshaft position sensor (2)
    • Injectors (3)
    • Fuel pressure control valve (4)
    • Throttle body actuator unit (5)
    • Intake air sensor (6).
    • Glow plug connector. (7)
    • Coolant temperature sensor (8)
  21. Fold away the engine wiring harness.

  22. Object Number: 2018999  Size: SH
  23. Remove the fuel return hoses (1) from the return fuel collector and the fuel delivery pipe (2) between the pump and the fuel rail.
  24. Note: If the injectors are to be refitted, mark the injectors so that they can be refitted to the same cylinder.


    Object Number: 2019000  Size: SH
  25. Remove the injectors (1). Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement.
  26. Remove the fuel rail and hose. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement.

  27. Object Number: 2019001  Size: SH
  28. Remove the bolt (1) between the fuel pump bracket and cylinder head, screw out the spacer bolt a few turns.
  29. Undo and remove the camshaft housing and guide sleeves. Loosen bolts alternately in order as illustrated.

  30. Object Number: 2019002  Size: SH
  31. Remove the cylinder head by undoing the bolts in the illustrated order.
  32. Carefully lift off the cylinder head.
  33. Note: Do not confuse the engine block guide sleeves with the camshaft guide sleeves.

  34. Remove the engine block guide sleeves.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the bolt holes in the cylinder block.
  2. Clean away any gasket remains from the cylinder head and cylinder block sealing surfaces.
  3. Check the flatness of the cylinder head and cylinder block with a steel rule and inspect for damage to the sealing surfaces.
  4. Note: Do not confuse the engine block guide sleeves with the camshaft guide sleeves.

  5. Place the guide sleeves (1) on the engine block.

  6. Object Number: 2018003  Size: SF
  7. Fit a new gasket with the same thickness as the old one.
  8. Position the cylinder head on the cylinder block.
  9. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the illustrated order.
  10. Tighten

        • Step I: 65 N·m(48 lb ft)
        • Step II: +90°
        • Step III: +90°
        • Step IV: +90°

    Object Number: 2019004  Size: SH
  11. Clean the cylinder head and camshaft housing sealing surfaces from any gasket residue.
  12. Fit the guide sleeves and fit a new gasket onto the cylinder head.

  13. Object Number: 2019005  Size: SH
  14. Check that all the rocker arms are positioned correctly on the valve stems.

  15. Object Number: 2019006  Size: SH
  16. Fit the camshaft housing, tighten the bolts alternately. Make sure the guide sleeves are positioned correctly in the camshaft housing.

  17. Object Number: 2019007  Size: SH

    Tighten
    25 N·m (18 lb ft)

  18. Screw in the spacer sleeve against the cylinder head and fit the bolt.
  19. Fit the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement
  20. Fit the fuel rail and hose. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement
  21. Fit the injectors (1). Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement

  22. Object Number: 2019000  Size: SH
  23. Fit the fuel delivery pipe (2) between the pump and the fuel rail.
  24. Tighten
    25 N·m (18 lb ft)

  25. Fit the fuel return hoses (1) to the return fuel collector.

  26. Object Number: 2018999  Size: SH
  27. Fold the engine wiring harness back in place and fit the following connectors:
  28. • Camshaft position sensor (2)
    • Injectors (3)
    • Fuel pressure control valve (4)
    • Throttle body actuator unit (5)
    • Intake air sensor (6).
    • Glow plug connector. (7)
    • Coolant temperature sensor (8)

    Object Number: 2018998  Size: SH
  29. Fit the cable duct retaining screws (1) and fix the wiring harness.
  30. Fit the connector (1) to the combustion circulation actuator.

  31. Object Number: 2018997  Size: SH
  32. Bend the oil trap bracket back in place and fit the crankcase ventilation hose (1) from the oil trap and the bolts (2) holding the oil trap bracket and remove the cooling hose (3)

  33. Object Number: 2018996  Size: SH
  34. Fit the EGR cooler. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement
  35. Fit the crankcase ventilation hoses onto the cylinder head.
  36. Fit the brake servo hose to the vacuum pump. Secure the hose.
  37. Fit the bolts (1) holding the crankcase ventilation pipe and crankcase ventilation pipe and secure the wiring harness.

  38. Object Number: 2018995  Size: SH
  39. Fit the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement
  40. Fit the lower coolant hose between the radiator and the cylinder head to the cylinder head side.
  41. Change engine oil and filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
  42. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  43. Check that there are no leaks from engine oil or coolant fluid.
  44. Fit the upper engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement
  45. Connect the computer and erase any trouble codes.
  46. Lower the car.