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23. Position absorbent cloth around union.
24. Slacken and disconnect hose union from fuel filter.
25. Position absorbent cloth below fuel pressure regulator, release clip and disconnect fuel return hose.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

26. Naturally aspirated models: Release clip and disconnect breather hose from camshaft cover.
27. Remove 4 nuts securing throttle housing to inlet manifold and move throttle housing aside.
28. Disconnect H.T. lead from distributor cap.
29. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

30. Disconnect exhaust front pipe from manifold, see MANIFOLD & EXHAUST – Repairs.
31. Remove timing belt from camshaft gears only, see Camshaft front oil seal.
32. Remove inlet and exhaust camshaft covers, see Camshaft cover gaskets.

33. Progressively slacken and remove cylinder head bolts, working in the sequence shown.
34. Remove cylinder head complete with manifolds, and place on blocks to prevent damage.
35. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.

36. Remove location dowels from cylinder block.
37. Inspect cylinder head for damage, cracks and burning.
38. Inspect cylinder block. Ensure that oil restrictor is clear and fitted below block face.
39. Clean all traces of gasket material from head and block mating faces, using release agent and plastic scraper.
40. Check cylinder head and block faces for warpage:
    Longitudinal warp = 0.1mm max.
    Transverse warp = 0.1mm max.
    Diagonal warp = 0.1mm max.
41. Decarbonise cylinder head and pistons if necessary.
42. Clean cylinder head bolt threads with a wire brush, check for damage, replace if necessary.
43. Check cylinder block threads by running bolts into threads using fingers only. Clean