Before removing the cylinder head, turn the ignition switch to the 'off' position and then turn the negative battery terminal to disable the Theftlock audio system. Third, remove the spark plug wires, assign them a number and the remove the plugs while disposing the engine oil. Loosen and take off all nuts and bolts that hold the brackets in place to the head, disconnect all wires and hoses from the cylinder head(s) as well supplying them with labels for future reconnection. The intake manifold and the exhaust manifold(s) have to be removed from the cylinder head(s) and then the
Rocker Arm cover(s) together with the rocker arms and the
Pushrods. If the rear cylinder head is to be removed, it is advisable to pull out the alternator for some versions of the car, or the power steering pump for later models, besides, the water bypass hoses and belt tensioner must be removed. untighten the head bolts about 1/4 turn at a time, then remove the head very carefully so as not to scratch the head mating surfaces. After removal it is required to put the head on wooden blocks in order to protect gasket surfaces. However, for installation, the two mating surfaces of the cylinder heads and block must be clean, where the gasket scraper and cleaning with lacquer thinner or acetone is used. Examine the area that is engaged in joining for any form of damage and use a tap to remove any dirt that may be in the thread of the head bolt holes. Install new gaskets over the dowel pins, use of adhesives if required and then put the heads on the block in a manner that does not affect the gaskets. Replace with new head bolts using thread sealer and tighten them as per the recommended steps for three times. Lastly, do the following to reinstall: In the first place, reverse all the steps used in the removal process and also change the oil and filter.