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Notes:  
     
Cylinder heads with small cracks between the 
valve seats that are less than 0.3 mm (0.012 
in.) wide and/or between one valve seat and 
only the first four threads of the spark plug 
thread, can continue to be used without 
reduced service life. 
     Carefully apply a small amount of sealant D 454 
300 A2 at the four end points of the sealing 
surfaces on the cylinder head using a small 
screwdriver  page 15
-13
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CAUTION! 
     
Part numbers are listed here for reference 
only. Always check with your Parts 
department for the latest information. 
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Cylinder head, removing and installing
 
     
Note:  
     The following instructions apply to the left 
cylinder head. 
     
Removing  
     
Lock carrier in service position   page 13
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1 . 
     
-  Remove ribbed belt   page 13
-8 .
     
-  Remove toothed belt   page 13
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-  Remove engine cover (arrows).
    
-  Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).
-  Unbolt left and right-side front exhaust pipes from exhaust manifold.
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Camshafts and camshaft adjusters, 
removing and installing
 
     
Removing  
    
-  Remove engine cover (arrows).
Cylinder head installed Lock carrier in service position   page 13
-1 
-  Remove ribbed belt   page 13
-8 .
-  Remove toothed belt   page 13
-12
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Left-side cylinder head  -  Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).
-  Unbolt engine coolant expansion tank from bracket and lay aside.
-  Remove crankshaft housing ventilation line from valve cover.
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Valve stem oil seals, replacing
 
     
Cylinder head installed 
     Lock carrier in service position   page 13
-1 
     
-  Remove ribbed belt   page 13
-8 .
     
-  Remove toothed belt   page 13
-12
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- Remove camshafts   page 15
-31
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-  Remove valve lifters (do not interchange) and 
lay aside with contact surface facing down. 
     
-  Remove spark plugs.
     
-  Move piston for individual cylinder to Bottom 
Dead Center (BDC) position. 
     
Note:  
     Lightly tap valve lever to loosen stuck valve 
keepers. 
     
Exhaust side  
     
Note:  
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