Cylinder Head: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the supercharger assembly. Refer to SUPERCHARGER, REMOVAL .
Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL, 6.2L/6.4L .
If equipped with hydraulic power steering, remove the power steering pump, when replacing the left side cylinder head. Refer to PUMP, REMOVAL .
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the power steering hoses.
If equipped with electric power steering, remove the idler pulley and bracket, when replacing the left side cylinder head. Refer to PULLEY, IDLER, REMOVAL, 6.2L .
Remove the supercharger idler pulley assembly, when replacing the right side cylinder head. Refer to TENSIONER, DRIVE BELT, REMOVAL .
Remove the rocker arms and push rods. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Removal Sequence
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NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the exhaust manifolds to remove the cylinder heads.
Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head bolts and remove the cylinder head(s).

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Discard the cylinder head gasket (1).
Inspect and clean the cylinder head (2) mating surface.

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If necessary, remove the exhaust manifold bolts using the sequence shown, starting at eight and going backwards.