Cylinder head gasket - models with air conditioning (page 5 of 6)

54. Working in the sequence shown, loosen 10 cylinder head to oil rail bolts.
55. Remove cylinder head bolts and store in fitted order.
56. Using assistance, remove cylinder head assembly from cylinder block.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage HO2S when removing cylinder head.

57. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket from cylinder block.
58. Remove 2 location dowels from cylinder block.

59. Fit cylinder liner clamps 18G 1736/1 to cylinder block and secure with cylinder head bolts.

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft with cylinder head removed.

Refit

1. Remove bolts securing cylinder liner clamps to cylinder block and remove clamps.
2. Clean joint surfaces of cylinder head and cylinder block. Clean oil and coolant passages. Clean mating face of exhaust manifold and exhaust front pipe. If necessary, de-carbonise piston crowns and cylinder head.
3. Clean cylinder head bolts with a wire brush. Inspect cylinder head bolts for signs of damage.
4. Wash cylinder head bolts and wipe dry. Apply a light film of oil to bolt threads and underside of bolt heads.
5. Clean location dowels and fit to cylinder block.
6. Fit new cylinder head gasket, dry, to cylinder block.
7. Using assistance, fit cylinder head onto cylinder block carefully locating on dowels.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage HO2S when refitting cylinder head.

8. Carefully enter cylinder head bolts, DO NOT DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.