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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE — Cylinder Head Gasket Removal/Installation Note

B-17prose procedure
Continued from B-16

Cylinder Head Gasket — Component list and references

1
ComponentAir cleaner assembly
Reference—
2
ComponentAccelerator cable
ReferenceInstallation Note — page B-19
3
ComponentHoses
ReferenceRemoval / Installation Note — page B-17
4
ComponentHarnesses
ReferenceRemoval / Installation Note — page B-18
5
ComponentExhaust manifold insulator
Reference—
6
ComponentWater bypass pipe
ReferenceRemoval Note — page B-18
7
ComponentTiming belt
ReferenceRemoval / Installation — page B-12
8
ComponentFront exhaust pipe
Reference—
9
ComponentManifold bracket
Reference—
10
ComponentCylinder head bolt
ReferenceRemoval Note — page B-18; Installation Note — page B-19
11
ComponentCylinder head
ReferenceDisassembly — page B-40; Inspection — page B-48; Assembly — page B-70
12
ComponentCylinder head gasket
Reference—

Removal / Installation note

Hoses

Hoses — Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Disconnect the hoses shown in the figure.
    WARNING: KEEP SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME AWAY FROM THE FUEL AREA.
    CAUTION: COVER THE HOSE WITH A RAG BECAUSE FUEL WILL SPRAY OUT WHEN DISCONNECTING.
    CAUTION: PLUG THE DISCONNECTED HOSES TO AVOID FUEL LEAKAGE.
    Engine bay view showing hose locations to disconnect: VACUUM HOSE (PURGE CONTROL), BRAKE VACUUM HOSE, HEATER HOSE, VACUUM HOSE (CRUISE CONTROL), and FUEL HOSE. Inset at lower left shows the fuel hose with PLUG callout.
    05U0BX-039
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See also

B-12TIMING BELT — Removal / InstallationB-17ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE — Cylinder Head Gasket Removal/Installation NoteB-19ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE — Installation note (Cylinder head bolt, Accelerator cable)B-40DISASSEMBLYB-48INSPECTION / REPAIRB-70ASSEMBLY

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