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 right bank secondary timing chain. Refer to SECONDARY CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
Remove the right side catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
Remove the ground wires from the cylinder head.
Disconnect and unclip the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2) wiring harness.
Unbolt the power steering hose retainer.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head With Exhaust Manifold
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Using the aid of an assistant, remove the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE .

Fig 2: 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 - RIGHT SIDE .
- Remove the camshaft. Refer to CAMSHAFT REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE .
- Disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLE .