Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual page 87

7. Release the screws securing the outside of the
cylinder head to the upper crankcase.
1. Cylinder head to upper crankCase screws
8. Progressively release the cylinder head bolts in the
order shown below.
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Cylinder Head Bolt Release Sequence
9. Lightly tap the cylinder head with a rubber mal let to
break the seal of the gasket.
10. Remove the cylinder head. Discard the cyl inder head
bolts and gasket.
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SeiVice Manual Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC
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Inspection
1. Thoroughly clean the surface of the head and check
for damage and pitting of the combustion chambers.
Using a straight edge, check the cylinder head
2.
gasket face for wa rp which could lead to gasket
failure. Replace the head if warped.
1. Cylinder head gasket face
2. �aight edge
3. Check the camshaft drive chain tensioner blades.
Renew if worn or damaged.
Cylinder Head
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