CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during cylinder head gasket removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Perform steering sensor zero point calibration Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-collision system
Memorize steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system

Click here

Panoramic view monitor system

Click here

Replacement of ECM Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration MIL comes on

Click here

Perform code registration (Immobiliser system)

  • Wireless door lock control system

  • Smart Entry and Start System (for Entry Function)

  • Smart Entry and Start System (for Start Function)

  • Steering lock function

 See Service Bulletin for the registration method.

  • Replacement of engine assembly

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

  • Replacement of throttle body with motor assembly

  • Replacement of cylinder head sub-assembly

  • Replacement of camshaft

    (for intake or exhaust camshaft)

  • Replacement of camshaft timing gear assembly

  • Replacement of camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly

  • Replacement of fuel injector assembly

  • Replacement of ignition coil assembly

 Inspection after repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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Replacement of ECM

(If possible, read the transaxle compensation code from the previous ECM)

 Possible

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Reset Memory

  2. Transfer transaxle compensation code

  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn

  • Large shift shock

  • The deterioration of fuel efficiency

Click here for U760E Initialization

Click here for U760E Registration
Impossible

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Reset Memory

  2. Reset transaxle compensation code

  3. Perform road test to allow ECM to learn
Replacement of ECM*1 Perform code registration (Immobiliser function)

  • Wireless door lock control system

  • Smart Entry and Start System (for Entry Function)

  • Smart Entry and Start System (for Start Function)

  • Steering lock function

 See Service Bulletin for the registration method.
Replacement of ECM*2 Perform code registration (Immobiliser system)

  • Wireless door lock control system

  • Engine start

 See Service Bulletin for the registration method.
Replacement of automatic transaxle fluid ATF thermal degradation estimate reset The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly.

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Suspension, tires*3 Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

Click here for Initialization

Click here for Calibration
Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization Lighting system (EXT)

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  • Television camera controller initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

  • Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

 Panoramic view monitor system

Click here for Initialization

Click here for Calibration
Replacement of front bumper assembly Front television camera view adjustment
Front wheel alignment adjustment Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

Click here

*1: w/ Smart Entry and Start System
*2: w/o Smart Entry and Start System
*3: The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY

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  3. REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR

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  5. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (TWC: Front Catalyst)

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  6. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY GASKET

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  8. REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS)

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  9. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE

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  10. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY SPACER

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  11. REMOVE INJECTOR VIBRATION INSULATOR

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  12. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

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  13. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE

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  14. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD

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  15. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

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  16. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE


    1. B0086PV

      Remove the bolt and timing chain guide.

  17. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. B00867UC19
      *a Stopper Plate
      *b Plunger

      Allow the plunger to extend slightly, and then turn the stopper plate counterclockwise to release the lock. Once the lock is released, push the plunger into the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.

    2. B0083Z5C18
      *a Pin

      Move the stopper plate clockwise to set the lock, and insert a pin into the stopper plate hole.

    3. B0087MM

      Remove the 2 bolts, No. 1 chain tensioner assembly and gasket.

  18. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER


    1. B00897V

      Remove the bolt and chain tensioner slipper.

  19. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the chain sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER


    1. B0086ZV

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 chain vibration damper.

  21. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. B0087W0C01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn
      *c Do not remove

      Using a wrench to hold the hexagonal portion of the camshaft, remove the bolt and camshaft timing gear assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the cylinder head sub-assembly or spark plug tube with the wrench.

      • Do not disassemble the camshaft timing gear assembly.

      • Do not remove the other 4 bolts.

  22. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. B008714C01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using a wrench to hold the hexagonal portion of the No. 2 camshaft, remove the bolt and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly or spark plug tube with the wrench.

  23. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0086V5N01

      Uniformly loosen and remove the 20 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. B0088A5

      Remove the camshaft housing sub-assembly by prying between the cylinder head sub-assembly and camshaft housing sub-assembly with a screwdriver.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head sub-assembly and camshaft housing sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  24. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP


    1. B0087GPC03
      *1 No. 1 Camshaft Bearing Cap
      *2 No. 2 Camshaft Bearing Cap
      *3 No. 3 Camshaft Bearing Cap

      Remove the 11 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. Remove the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, No. 2 camshaft bearing cap and 3 No. 3 camshaft bearing caps.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in such a way that they can be reinstalled to their original locations.

  25. REMOVE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER

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  26. REMOVE NO. 1 CAMSHAFT BEARING

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  27. REMOVE CAMSHAFT


    1. Remove the camshaft from the camshaft housing sub-assembly.

  28. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT


    1. Remove the No. 2 camshaft from the camshaft housing sub-assembly.

  29. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT BEARING

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  30. REMOVE NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 16 No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assemblies.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in such a way that they can be reinstalled to their original locations.

  31. REMOVE VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 16 valve lash adjuster assemblies from the cylinder head sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in such a way that they can be reinstalled to their original locations.

  32. REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP


    1. Remove the 16 valve stem caps from the cylinder head sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in such a way that they can be reinstalled to their original locations.

  33. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B00841EN02

      Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, uniformly loosen the 10 cylinder head bolts in the order shown in the illustration. Remove the 10 cylinder head bolts and 10 plate washers.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in such a way that they can be reinstalled to their original locations.

    2. Remove the cylinder head sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful not to drop the plate washers into the cylinder head sub-assembly.

      • Warpage or cracking of the cylinder head sub-assembly may result from removing the cylinder head bolts in the incorrect order.

  34. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET


    1. Remove the cylinder head gasket from the cylinder block sub-assembly.