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
Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Memorize steering angle neutral point Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Intelligent clearance sonar system*1
Simple intelligent parking assist system*1
Pre-crash safety system
Parking assist monitor system

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Initialize back door lock Power door lock control system

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Replacement of inverter with converter assembly Resolver learning
  • DTCs are stored

  • Slight vibration at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less

  • Shock or vibration during acceleration

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    for SFI system (w/ Canister Pump Module)

  • Replacement of ECM

Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration MIL comes on

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    for SFI system (w/o Canister Pump Module)

  • Replacement of ECM

Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or frame number registration

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    for SFI system (w/ Canister Pump Module)

  • Replacement of throttle body assembly

  • Replacement of cylinder head sub-assembly

  • Replacement of camshaft (for intake or exhaust camshaft)

  • Replacement of camshaft timing gear assembly

  • Replacement of fuel injector assembly

  • Replacement of ignition coil assembly

  • Replacement of EGR valve assembly

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection After Repair
  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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    for SFI system (w/o Canister Pump Module)

  • Replacement of throttle body assembly

  • Replacement of cylinder head sub-assembly

  • Replacement of camshaft (for intake or exhaust camshaft)

  • Replacement of camshaft timing gear assembly

  • Replacement of fuel injector assembly

  • Replacement of ignition coil assembly

  • Replacement of EGR valve assembly

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection After Repair
  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)


  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration


  • Intelligent clearance sonar system

  • Simple advanced parking guidance system

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Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

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Initialize No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Automatic headlight beam level control system

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Front wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.


  • DTCs are stored

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Brake warning light/yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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Replacement of hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly
  • Resolver learning

  • Initialize resolver


  • DTCs are stored

  • Slight vibration at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less

  • Shock or vibration during acceleration

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*1: When performing learning using the GTS.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND

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  2. REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS

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  3. REMOVE WATER OUTLET (w/ Flow Shutting Valve (Water Valve))

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  4. REMOVE WATER OUTLET (w/o Flow Shutting Valve (Water Valve))

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  5. REMOVE EGR PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH EGR COOLER

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  7. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR

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  8. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY

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  9. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: Front Catalyst)

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  10. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD

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  11. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK

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  12. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE

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  13. REMOVE NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS PIPE (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)

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  14. REMOVE NO. 6 WATER BY-PASS PIPE

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  15. REMOVE PURGE VALVE (PURGE VSV)

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  16. REMOVE FUEL VAPOR FEED PIPE

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  17. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  18. REMOVE NO. 1 DELIVERY PIPE SPACER

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  19. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

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  20. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

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  22. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  23. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET

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  24. REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET

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  25. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC (COMPRESSION)

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  26. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

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  27. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

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  28. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL

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  29. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  30. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER

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  31. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER

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  32. REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER

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  33. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01VCQLC01
      *a Loosen the chain sub-assembly
      *b Place the chain sub-assembly on the non-toothed portion of camshaft timing gear assembly

      Using a wrench to hold the hexagonal portion of the camshaft, turn the camshaft timing gear assembly counterclockwise to loosen the chain sub-assembly between the camshaft timing sprocket and camshaft timing gear assembly.

    2. With the chain sub-assembly loosened, separate the chain sub-assembly from the teeth of the camshaft timing gear assembly and place it on the non-toothed portion of camshaft timing gear assembly.

    3. Turn the camshaft clockwise to return it to its original position and remove the chain sub-assembly.

  34. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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  35. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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  36. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET

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  37. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP

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  38. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT

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  39. REMOVE CAMSHAFT

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  40. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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  42. REMOVE VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

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  43. REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP

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  44. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  45. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET


    1. A01VBN4

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

  46. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD SET BOLT

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