Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 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 REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Ground
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Remove the wiring harness ground from the cylinder head.
Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head
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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 .