Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT .
Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Wiring Harness Ground
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Remove the wiring harness ground from the cylinder head.
Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
Remove the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR SOLENOID VALVE SOLENOID REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 (LEFT SIDE) INTAKE and CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR SOLENOID VALVE SOLENOID REPLACEMENT - BANK 2 (LEFT SIDE) EXHAUST .

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head With Exhaust Manifold
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Remove the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE .

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket
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Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the engine block sealing surfaces. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD CLEANING AND INSPECTION and ENGINE BLOCK CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
If necessary, perform the following steps:
- Remove the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE .
- Remove the camshaft. Refer to CAMSHAFT REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE .
- Disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLE .
- Remove the coolant sensor. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT .