Relieve the fuel pressure. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Drain the cooling system and remove the spark plugs. Remove the
Timing Belt,
Camshaft sprockets, and inner timing belt covers. Remove the camshafts. Disconnect the
Exhaust Manifold from the cylinder heads. Apply penetrating oil to the fasteners before beginning the procedure and allow it to soak in for a while. Remove the
Intake Manifold. Remove any hoses or brackets bolted to the cylinder heads. Loosen the cylinder head bolts in the reverse order of the tightening sequence. Remove the cylinder heads and the old gaskets. The block and cylinder heads are aluminum. Do not pry between the cylinder heads and the crankcase as damage to the gasket seating surfaces may result. Instead, use a soft-faced hammer to tap the cylinder heads and break the gasket seat. Cylinder head disassembly and inspection procedures should be performed by a qualified automotive machine shop. Installation: Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the cylinder heads and crankcase with lacquer thinner or acetone. They must be clean and oil-free. Install the cylinder head gasket onto the cylinder head locating dowels on the engine block. Install the cylinder head(s). Lubricate the bolt threads and washers with engine oil, then install them hand-tight. Use a torque-angle meter or mark the bolt heads with white paint and tighten the bolts. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal.